I had brain Surgery! Whats your excuse?

I had brain Surgery! Whats your excuse?

I bought this book for my best friend who has undergone both open cranium and Gamma Knife surgery for brain tumors and it was the best gift I could have given her.

The book is a wonderfully crafted journey of the author's battle with not just a tumor but more importantly the journey of maintaining her identity as a writer, an artist, a daughter, a friend and not the pitiful person with a tumor growing inside her head.

I gave this book to my friend only days after her first surgery, and though she struggled somewhat with her sight, she finished the book in only a few days. She brought it with her to her next visit with the neurosurgeon to make sure that he would recommend the book to the rest of his patients.

What makes this book so remarkable is the craftmanship of the writing. Ms Becker weaves personal narrative with expository prose and punctuates the text with her brilliant cartoons and drawings.

This book is a must read for anyone who is facing a difficult physical challenge and for those of us who stand beside our loved one along the journey. |