There are numerous titles that can be of help to persons who are terminally ill. The authors give personal accounts or experiences as care givers, relatives or friends who have nursed the sick in their sunset years. Terminal illness books are meant to encourage the sick and their care givers through the examples of characters in the stories.
The Fault In Our Stars- this is an amazing story by John Green about a teenage girl who has been diagnosed with cancer. She enlists into a support group that is made up of terminally ill teenagers. The book traces the lives of other teenagers battling different conditions. They love and social lives are intriguing.
My Sisters Keeper- this is the work of Randy Pausch that focuses on the reaction after the bombshell about being terminally ill is dropped. It helps you understand this moment. Persons waiting for their results and caregivers will find it very resourceful. It delves into the mind of an anxious patient and tells of their expectations and reactions.
Before I die- Jenny Downham takes you through the life of a patient with only a few months to live. Amidst hospital appointments, drugs with devastating side effects and numerous tests, she comes up with a To Do Before I Die List. The number one on the list is surprisingly sex. The new experiences emanating from the To Do List bring her failing body to life. It is an interesting look at the final stages of life.
Deadline- The final year meant a lot for Ben Wolf and he has big plans. A terminal disease causes him to change his plans and become everything he ever wanted within a year. His plan is to be cheeky during civics class, save a drunken friend and be the best footballer. He plans to do this in secret, but as he will learn, other people have secrets too.
Me and the Earl and the Racing Girl- Jesse Adrews tells of Greg Gaines who has mastered high school espionage. His partner in secrecy is Earl. In an attempt to control his life, his mother demands that he gets back with Rachel, a leukemia patient. Rachel has given up on treatment which gives Greg an idea that he can make a movie. The movie idea is a big flop but it alters the destiny of everyone. Greg has to abandon his secret life and learn to handle the limelight.
Ruin is a 250 pages book by Rachel van Dyken. The main character is in denial about the things she has witnessed. Bouts of depression are all she has known. It stays as such until Michals Wes appears. The girl thought that the new experiences would mean something new to her. The entry of Wes becomes her downfall instead of lifting her. How this happens is intriguing to read over the fast paced book.
Death of a Super Hero- Antony McCarten narrates the story of Donald, a teenager who turns violent because of his condition. His obsession with sex, music and drugs worries his parents and teachers. They wish he can fight his battles without escapism. While the parents hope that the psychologist will offer a solution, he becomes a victim in need of salvation.
The Fault In Our Stars- this is an amazing story by John Green about a teenage girl who has been diagnosed with cancer. She enlists into a support group that is made up of terminally ill teenagers. The book traces the lives of other teenagers battling different conditions. They love and social lives are intriguing.
My Sisters Keeper- this is the work of Randy Pausch that focuses on the reaction after the bombshell about being terminally ill is dropped. It helps you understand this moment. Persons waiting for their results and caregivers will find it very resourceful. It delves into the mind of an anxious patient and tells of their expectations and reactions.
Before I die- Jenny Downham takes you through the life of a patient with only a few months to live. Amidst hospital appointments, drugs with devastating side effects and numerous tests, she comes up with a To Do Before I Die List. The number one on the list is surprisingly sex. The new experiences emanating from the To Do List bring her failing body to life. It is an interesting look at the final stages of life.
Deadline- The final year meant a lot for Ben Wolf and he has big plans. A terminal disease causes him to change his plans and become everything he ever wanted within a year. His plan is to be cheeky during civics class, save a drunken friend and be the best footballer. He plans to do this in secret, but as he will learn, other people have secrets too.
Me and the Earl and the Racing Girl- Jesse Adrews tells of Greg Gaines who has mastered high school espionage. His partner in secrecy is Earl. In an attempt to control his life, his mother demands that he gets back with Rachel, a leukemia patient. Rachel has given up on treatment which gives Greg an idea that he can make a movie. The movie idea is a big flop but it alters the destiny of everyone. Greg has to abandon his secret life and learn to handle the limelight.
Ruin is a 250 pages book by Rachel van Dyken. The main character is in denial about the things she has witnessed. Bouts of depression are all she has known. It stays as such until Michals Wes appears. The girl thought that the new experiences would mean something new to her. The entry of Wes becomes her downfall instead of lifting her. How this happens is intriguing to read over the fast paced book.
Death of a Super Hero- Antony McCarten narrates the story of Donald, a teenager who turns violent because of his condition. His obsession with sex, music and drugs worries his parents and teachers. They wish he can fight his battles without escapism. While the parents hope that the psychologist will offer a solution, he becomes a victim in need of salvation.
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