Diana M. Raab has written a book that you might want to get your hands on. I’ll tell you about it, but first, here’s a bit about her:
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Diana is the type of person who does everything in a big way. She earned three degrees: an undergraduate degree in Health Administration and Journalism, an RN, and a MFA. She has three wonderful children, despite high risk pregnancies, and she wrote eight books and has won as many writing awards. Also, she is currently launching two babies at once: her most recent book, “Healing with Words: A Writer’s Cancer Journey“ and her daughter’s wedding in the same month. And although Diana spent 25 years focusing on medical and self-help writing, she has also penned memoirs and poetry.
Photo: www.dianaraab.com
And now, about the book:
Diana’s latest book reflects her experiences battling breast cancer at age 47 and then multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer, when she was 52. The book is part practical advice (she is a nurse, after all) and part inspiration, which takes the form of poems, journal entries, and friendly thoughts. To show readers the effect of healing writing, Diana also includes blank sections and writing prompts so readers can contribute their own thoughts and writings. Diana describes her daily journal writing as “a daily vitamin-healing, detoxifying and essential for optimal health.”
Great news: Diana will be stopping by to read this post today, so if you have any questions for her, please leave them in the comments, and she will respond. And she is offering you a chance to score her newest book. Yep, another giveaway, and here’s all you need to do to enter:
- Leave a comment and share why this book is on your wish list!
- Leave your comment no later than 5PM ET on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.
- You may enter only once.
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing. using random.org.
- One winner will receive one book, valued at $19.95.
- Winners will be notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you’ve won!
Tags: Diana M. Raab, Giveaway, Healing with Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey
Thank you!!
This sounds like a very inspiring book! I am currently battling the breast cancer dragon, and have tried to be consistent with journaling. This book sounds like just what I need to keep me motivated. Thanks for featuring it on your blog today!
I have MGUS so I am being monitored to see if it develops into Multiple Myeloma. I would like to read this book very much. After finishing it, I would like to send it to my cousin who is currently battling Invasive Breast Cancer.
Thank you for introducing this book.
Since January of 2007, I have been a member of The Women With Cancer Writing Group at Oregon Health and Science University. Every week, I am privileged to share stories with fellow cancer survivors. I would love to read this book and be inspired by Diana’s cancer journey, and by the therapeutic power of writing, something I have experienced firsthand!
Thank you for mentioning my book on your site and for all your reader comments.
It was a book I had to write to help others. Please remember that author proceeds are donated to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona because of how much they helped me.
I am also available to speak to groups and organizations on either healing through writing and/or journaling. The only cost is for each participant to buy at least one book.
Happy reading and writing!
Diana Raab, MFA, RN
http://www.dianaraab.com
http://www.dianaraab.com/blog
I have had too many friends who went through Cancer treatment and I know that in my life there will still be more. I want to understand things better from their perspective so I can be a better support. It might be too late but I would like to ask:
(1) what is the one thing you appreciate most from your friends?
madamerkf at aol dot com
Hi Wendy
I will email you a lengthy answer –as this is a great question! THeone thing I appreciated from my friends is attentiveness and being there when i needed them. I’ll never forget a dear friend coming to my house after I came home from the hospital with a pile of magazines and bagels and cream cheese for breakfast. I think the gestures mean more than words — that’s what my father taught me!
WOW! How inspiring… to battle breast cancer and then multiple myeloma- that is life being completely unfair for sure!
Whether I win or not, i plan to share this with patients, family and friends- who are always looking to understand what a cancer patient goes thru and ways to help.
Thanks Jackie for once again bringing us valuable information and truly inspiring people!! Diana, you are an inspiration!! Kudos to you.