Official Review: Dying Well by Susan Ducharme Hoben

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Re: Official Review: Dying Well by Susan Ducharme Hoben

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This sounds like a really well-written memoir and can be a relatable and heart-touching read. It's admirable that the author is able to portray the narrative with vivid descriptions and raw emotions. Thank you for the lovely review.
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Thanks for the review, this sounds like a book that will have you in tears most of the time. It is amazing that the author found something positive in all that. I think that this book is very inspirational.
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This sounds like a really heavy book with a difficult subject. However, I'm not a fan of memoirs.
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My faith assures me that death is the door that leads to the better life. I do not cry for my dear departed, but for me. I hope to die well like Bruce, after I have lived and loved well like him.
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The author is truly inspirational. I can only imagine the courage required to fight a disease such as cancer and then to watch her husband succumb to a similar battle. This story is sure to tug at the heart strings. Thanks for the review!
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An Impressive book that touches the soul and heart. A true story about the struggles of the author facing cancer on herself and then with her husband. It seems to be an inspiring book.
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I'm amazed that this story which is a book about death and dealing with loss radiates so much positivity. This has to be a light in the dark for those seeking a story like this.
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A most heart-tugging memoir "Dying Well" by Susan Ducharme Hoben, which follows Susan and her husband Bruce, both of them get diagnosed with cancer, and doctors recommend somewhat hard treatment procedure. Nice thing is that this book is written with the top notch story-telling skills that makes it is easy to understand.
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Post by Seamstress »

In any way word "dying" in title is always giving me a pause. So I was intended to skip this book not only because I don't have any love lost for non-fiction, but it is also some kinda memoir as well. Totally not my thing, sorry.
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This book grabbed me from the start. In reading the review, it sounds like a phenomenal read. Sometimes, it is good to be reminded others have struggles and learn how they have worked through them. Definitely adding it to my "must-read" list.
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Definitely a must-read. I feel this book has the potential to help those who have lost loved ones and are grieving.
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Through this book, people would learn how to deal with loss and death of loved ones. It's really a timely book.
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“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.” Oh, I love this quote. This was really a well-done review. I think this is a book that can benefit everyone.
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Thanks for the excellent review! This book sounds wonderful and Iknow it will touch a place in me where so many memories lie. Cancer is a hateful disease. I admire the author and her husband for using the time they had left in positive ways.
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Although it's great that the author was able to keep positivity in the book, I don't like reading books about people dying like this one. Great review!
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