Hope for the Journey through Cancer: Inspiration for Each Day

By Yvonne Ortega

Book Overview

Tells the story of the author's personal triumphs and setbacks, always reminding us of God's desire to meet us exactly where we are. This title includes sixty devotions divided into sections - diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and recovery - each incorporating Scripture into daily life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800731867
• ISBN13: 9780800731861
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Revell
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A BOOK FOR EVERYONE

Author Yvonne Ortega received the word that no one wants to hear: she had breast cancer. As her plans went on hold and her life took daily trips into pain, fear, and doubt, she discovered the healing power of hope. Hope for the Journey through Cancer offers two months of short devotionals, with Yvonne's honest assessment of her experiences, related Scripture passages and prayers. The devotionals are bite-sized but full of power, easy to read even on the days when a cancer patient feels the worst. Although Hope speaks specifically to cancer, it also ministers to anyone whose life has taken unexpected turns. Facing fear, making decisions, accepting help, overcoming obstacles--all of these themes are part of the universal human experience. Buy Hope for the Journey through Cancer for everyone you know who has been diagnosed with cancer. Buy it for yourself. God will use Ms. Ortega's book to speak to you.

I Marked Almost Every Page

As I read Yvonne Ortega's 157-page book, Hope for the Journey through Cancer: Inspiration for Each Day I began marking pages I might want to share with friends suffering diverse kinds of pain. After I read the book in one sitting, I saw I had marked almost every page. Ortega has produced what she longed for herself upon learning of her diagnosis of cancer--"a book that would address all those (gamut of) feelings within a context of Scripture and prayer" (38). Throughout Ortega's frank and alternating confessions of fear and hope, I realized she was helping me work through a non-life-threatening pain; a cherished young friend's unwanted divorce. I began substituting the word "pain" for "cancer" and knew why Ortega's message touched me so; we need hope through every journey of pain. We need the kind of hope only God through messengers like Ortega can give. God will bless many people--cancer patients, families, friends, and all strugglers through Ortega's powerful little book. Hope for the Journey through Cancer: Inspiration for Each Day will be a popular Bible study, book group, and support group choice, easing the journey for all who disciver it. Of particular interest will be her practical "Hope Builder" passages.--Emily Walls Ray

The Real Deal

I had the privilege of meeting Yvonne Ortega in Colorado, and her book is every bit as geniuine and inspirational as she is in person. Her journey through cancer to health and vitality will be a blessing to those who are going through treatment and families who seek sensitivity to what their loved ones are experiencing. This book holds deep truths but is easy to read and well organized. Get one to keep handy as a resource. In fact, get two. Somebody you know will need it.

Hope, humor and humility

In "Hope for the Journey through Cancer: Inspiriation for Each Day," Yvonne Ortega shares a heartfelt glimpse into her 2001 battle with breast cancer. She makes us laugh, she makes us cry, but most of all she offers hope to those who are facing cancer or to those who love them through personal devotionals which demonstrate how her faith in a loving God gave her the courage to become a six-year survivor. Specific scriptures for each devotional consistently give the praise for her victory to the God who became her refuge and strong tower. A must have for anyone facing cancer or looking for a way to support loved ones facing the disease with courage, humor and hope.

An inspiration for anyone, not just cancer survivors

Most people face illness at one time or another. This book is an inspiration to anyone who faces a major illness. Ms. Ortega writes from the heart. Her compassion and love shine through the pages of this book. A must for all of us who have lived through illness or have cared for friends and family suffering a major illness.