Review of Winning the War on Cancer

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Winning the War on Cancer" by Sylvie Beljanski.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Winning the War on Cancer by Sylvie Beljanski is a book that sheds more light on a whole new approach to treating cancer. The book contains the themes of hope, failure, and legacy. In this book, readers will learn the importance of paying more attention to their health.

This 177-page book consists of ten chapters. It reveals the author’s journey towards continuing her father’s legacy by making known his discovery about the treatment of cancer. Her mother, Monique, was a research engineer, while her father, Mirko Beljanski, was a research director with a Ph.D. in molecular biology. Some people did not welcome Mirko’s discovery, although his approach proved effective. Sylvie shares her experience as a child living with parents who were engrossed with their scientific findings. On her father’s deathbed, she promised him to continue his research with the extracts he had been working on, which is what she did. What challenges does she encounter in her pursuit of fulfilling the promise she made? Read this book to find out.

The writing style of the author is engaging. She makes a deliberate effort to simplify the complexities discussed in the book. The information being disclosed in the book is meritorious. The author used images in the book to further connect with the reader. One of the quotes that captured my interest while reading the book is that of Gandhi, which says, “Be the change you wish, to see the world.” This quote was a challenge to me; it helped me realize that I cannot keep on making complaints about an issue if I am not ready to do something about it. I am rating this book 4 out of 4 stars because it is educative, and the author made deliberate efforts to simplify the intended message for better understanding.

Incorporating storytelling into the book is one thing I love about the book. Amidst the scientific issues being discussed, the author kept the reader’s emotion in check by narrating past incidences she encountered even as a child. It served as a relief for the reader from the weighty information being revealed. My favourite scene in the book is when Sylvie looks forward to turning sixteen and invites her secret little crush to her house, only for them to meet piles of golden ginkgo leaves covering the floor. It was amusing trying to picture her being shocked and embarrassed because of the first impression her crush would have about her.

While reading the book, I came across two grammatical errors. This is a well-edited book, and there is nothing to dislike about this book.

In conclusion, I recommend this book to individuals who have a connection with cancer patients. This book gives hope to people who have underlying health challenges and are skeptical about the conventional mode of treatment.

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Winning the War on Cancer
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[Anthony__]

I like that the author carried on with his father's work and was able to impact the cancer patients, students, those in medical field, and the world at a whole. I enjoyed your review. Thank you.

[lawisimportant23]

I agree with you on the powerful theme of legacy in he book. Even in death. Marko Beljanski continues to have an impact on the world through his daughter. Great review.

[Joy Wendy]

Winning the War on Cancer provides a roadmap for integrating complementary therapies into conventional cancer care.