Confronting the Cow - A Young Family's Struggle with Breast Cancer, Loss and Rebuilding (1)

By C.B. Donner

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967963796
• ISBN13: 9780967963792
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Moonlight Pub Llc
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A Father/Husband on Bereavement

Lisa Donner went through all the treatments for breast cancer. She died at the age of 36 leaving her husband Chris, the single-father of four. This is the story of her battle and his family challenges. Confronting the Cow offers hope, understanding and consolation to caregivers, cancer sufferers and their survivors. This is a very nicely produced book and a great tribute to Lisa. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com

Young Family Experiences Breast Cancer: A Man's Perspective

In Confronting the Cow, Chris Donner does a superb job chronicling his personal experiences and his family's experiences following his wife's breast cancer diagnosis at age 34.His warm, personable, and at times humorous accounts of life's daily experiences allow the reader to step inside his very existence in a virtual sense.Donner shares his thoughts, fears, and techniques for supporting his wife, and their four children, who were all less than six years old, at the time the illness presented itself. In his book, Donner works through all of the human emotions and challeges that breast cancer provokes.He provides just enough technical information to educate the reader on the disease's symptoms and treatment while providing insight into the medical profession's response to the disease.While the book is powerfully emotional and moving, it leaves the reader with a sense of optimism and well-being.

Confronting The Cow

Chris Donner writes an intimate, revealing, and honest account of his wife's struggle with breast cancer and the rebuilding of the lives of himself and his children after her death. The book brought tears to my eyes at times, but also laughter. It is a must read for those who are going through this or have gone through this, and for those who have not had the experiences of cancer in their family or with loved ones.

Confronting the Cow - more than just another cancer story...

Anyone who has had an experience with cancer or any other terminal illness within their circle of family and friends will appreciate this book. As painful as it must have been to write, the author has done a tremenduous service to all of us who have been within the vortex of caring for a loved one who is dying. His honest account of the emotional, physical, and spiritual ramifications is affirming for those who have been through it, and enlightening for those who have not. From a parental standpoint, the insight gained into the minds of young children is incredible, as the author recounts his young children's behavior and reactions to their mother's illness, death, and absence. Although the subject is sobering, the story is told with warmth and humor, and you will find yourself laughing as you wipe away tears.

An amazing and unique perspective on breast cancer.

Are you concerned about a friend or relative who is dealing with his wife's cancer? If so, read this book.Donner takes on an daunting task here; telling his (and his four young children's) own story about dealing with his wife's breast cancer. He manages to tell an amazing, sometimes humorous, and devastating tale of attempting to bring himself and his four young children through the hell of losing a wife and mother to breast cancer. According to the foreword, the author wrote the book for the people who are experiencing what he experienced. Equally important are the insights for the physicians, relatives and friends of these families. The author's unique sense of humor balances the unpleasant subject nicely. I found myself laughing out loud several times. Not being much of a cryer, I even found a few tears trying to escape.