Official Review: Whatever Doesn't Kill You Makes You Strong
Posted: 24 Aug 2020, 21:02
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Whatever Doesn't Kill You Makes You Strong" by Kaiulani Facciani.]
Kai’s medical odyssey began when she noticed a bloody stain on the inside of her bra. The diagnosis was cancer. After finishing cancer treatment and being cancer-free for years, new symptoms forced her to return to the doctor. Cancer and disease still hadn’t finished ravaging her body.
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Strong by Kaiulani Facciani described the author's battle with a cancer diagnosis. After she was declared cancer-free, she was diagnosed with tumors and later with lesions. The doctors told her to prepare for death. She decided to fight. Kai chose a path that blended traditional medicine with her discoveries of alternative healing methods.
The book began as a narrative that chronicled Kai’s journey, including stories from her past. The second part of the text changed format as she moved from straight narrative to blog posts and selected responses from readers and friends. I liked this change as it highlighted how others encouraged and strengthened her with their support and prayers. Kai shared positive sayings from multiple people and several of her poems. Photos of smiling friends and relatives emphasized her focus on remaining positive and receiving support from loved ones.
The overall positive tone of the book inspired me. “I’m too stubborn to give up,” defined her attitude when the doctors told her to prepare to die. While Kai described her diseases, the book highlighted her determination. She encouraged readers to change their mindset and not let other people determine your future. “Just because they wear white coats, it doesn’t mean they know what’s best for me.” (p. 82) She researched the diagnoses, studied the x-rays, and decided on an alternative protocol. Her unique blend of traditional and alternative treatments included chemo, radiation, biofeedback, cleanses, and acupuncture. She emphasized that each person must do their own investigation to discover what treatment will work for your situation and circumstances. Kai has generously included the link to her blog, which contains excerpts from another book she has written that describes her naturopathic protocol.
Some of the traditional treatments caused severe side effects. The detailed descriptions of these reactions might disturb sensitive readers. The author described herself as “sassy,” which, occasionally, came out in moderate use of profanity and some unusual conversations with the female anatomy. Readers who adhere to strict religious beliefs might disagree with her ecumenical positions.
I am happy to award this non-fiction book 4 out of 4 stars as I could not find anything to dislike about Kai's story. The grammar errors were few and non-distracting. Kai’s positive attitude in the face of a terminal diagnosis would resound with a broad audience. Readers facing a health crisis would find encouragement and innovative ideas about alternative treatments. Any person facing a difficulty in their life would benefit from her positive message of “turning everything around by simply changing the way you look at things.” (p. 122)
https://kaiulanifacciani.com/book-store
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Kai’s medical odyssey began when she noticed a bloody stain on the inside of her bra. The diagnosis was cancer. After finishing cancer treatment and being cancer-free for years, new symptoms forced her to return to the doctor. Cancer and disease still hadn’t finished ravaging her body.
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Strong by Kaiulani Facciani described the author's battle with a cancer diagnosis. After she was declared cancer-free, she was diagnosed with tumors and later with lesions. The doctors told her to prepare for death. She decided to fight. Kai chose a path that blended traditional medicine with her discoveries of alternative healing methods.
The book began as a narrative that chronicled Kai’s journey, including stories from her past. The second part of the text changed format as she moved from straight narrative to blog posts and selected responses from readers and friends. I liked this change as it highlighted how others encouraged and strengthened her with their support and prayers. Kai shared positive sayings from multiple people and several of her poems. Photos of smiling friends and relatives emphasized her focus on remaining positive and receiving support from loved ones.
The overall positive tone of the book inspired me. “I’m too stubborn to give up,” defined her attitude when the doctors told her to prepare to die. While Kai described her diseases, the book highlighted her determination. She encouraged readers to change their mindset and not let other people determine your future. “Just because they wear white coats, it doesn’t mean they know what’s best for me.” (p. 82) She researched the diagnoses, studied the x-rays, and decided on an alternative protocol. Her unique blend of traditional and alternative treatments included chemo, radiation, biofeedback, cleanses, and acupuncture. She emphasized that each person must do their own investigation to discover what treatment will work for your situation and circumstances. Kai has generously included the link to her blog, which contains excerpts from another book she has written that describes her naturopathic protocol.
Some of the traditional treatments caused severe side effects. The detailed descriptions of these reactions might disturb sensitive readers. The author described herself as “sassy,” which, occasionally, came out in moderate use of profanity and some unusual conversations with the female anatomy. Readers who adhere to strict religious beliefs might disagree with her ecumenical positions.
I am happy to award this non-fiction book 4 out of 4 stars as I could not find anything to dislike about Kai's story. The grammar errors were few and non-distracting. Kai’s positive attitude in the face of a terminal diagnosis would resound with a broad audience. Readers facing a health crisis would find encouragement and innovative ideas about alternative treatments. Any person facing a difficulty in their life would benefit from her positive message of “turning everything around by simply changing the way you look at things.” (p. 122)
https://kaiulanifacciani.com/book-store
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Whatever Doesn't Kill You Makes You Strong
View: on Bookshelves
