Official Review: 90 Days to Live

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kandscreeley wrote: 19 Nov 2018, 16:36 The Stamps don't mince words, and some of their opinions might come across as cynical or harsh. However, I am one for whom conventional medical wisdom failed. While I don't have cancer, I have explored alternative treatments of my own and found great success. So, rather than being turned off, I felt a camaraderie with Rodney and Paige.
I think I would also feel kindred with these two. Conventional cancer treatments caused life-long health problems for me. I wish I hadn't believed the "if you don't do this, you will die" mantra. This story is important and I know it will help many. I will be interested to read what treatments worked in Rodney's case. Thank you for reading this book and sharing a beautiful review.
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Eva Darrington wrote: 29 Nov 2018, 12:11
kandscreeley wrote: 19 Nov 2018, 16:36 The Stamps don't mince words, and some of their opinions might come across as cynical or harsh. However, I am one for whom conventional medical wisdom failed. While I don't have cancer, I have explored alternative treatments of my own and found great success. So, rather than being turned off, I felt a camaraderie with Rodney and Paige.
I think I would also feel kindred with these two. Conventional cancer treatments caused life-long health problems for me. I wish I hadn't believed the "if you don't do this, you will die" mantra. This story is important and I know it will help many. I will be interested to read what treatments worked in Rodney's case. Thank you for reading this book and sharing a beautiful review.
I definitely think you would have a lot in common with the Stamps. They had a couple of family members that died from Chemotherapy. It's an interesting book to say the least. I'm sorry to hear that you are having to deal with these problems from something that's supposed to help!
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Post by gali »

A memoir recounting the Stamps' battle against cancer sounds inspiring. I believe in combining traditional and non-traditional treatment. Conversational tone, good data, and good writing make a good book. That it was well edited is another plus. Not for me, but I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the review!
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This sounds like another book I read recently; it included alternative methods to treatment rather than chemo. I love that this book focuses more on the couples' experience together and acceptance of the diagnosis. It's great that readers are able to pick up the other book should they want a step-by-step manual. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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It is sad. Dealing with cancer affects all the family members in a different and it’s difficult.
Loved your review.
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Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

This is an inspirational non-fiction journey through Cancer and exploring alternative medicine. The book has a free sample on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review . I rated the book 4 out of 4 stars. Congrats @AttackingCancer on the BOTD.
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It is a dangerous thing when you start spouting how to turn it of Madison can cure cancer. My grandmother got cancer in the 30s before chemo and harassed win away. She could’ve written a book thing red beans in crawfish to meet a cancer go away that don’t make a trip. Some people just don’t die from cancer and doctors don’t know why. I never did like books that say they have the cure play deadly disease it is very dangerous. Thanks for theg it is a dangerous thing when you start spouting how to turn it of medicine can cure cancer. My grandmother got cancer in the 30s before chemo and hers win away. She could’ve written a book saying red beans and crawfish made a cancer go away that don’t make a trip. Some people just don’t die from cancer and doctors don’t know why. I never did like books that say they have the cure play deadly disease it is very dangerous. Thanks for the review
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Thanks for your review! I would enjoy the conversational tone of the book and be interested to read about the Stamps’ journey through cancer diagnosis. I’ve seen how draining radiation and chemotherapy can be on people and would be interested in seeing what alternative treatments the couple discovered.
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I like success stories. The uses of natural methods and treatment to fight against cancer seem much better than using toxic traditional ways to battle cancer. The conversational tone and the sharing of the co-authors' lives would make the story more personal and closeup.
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A very uplifting story. I thank the couple for being able to share this with us. Great review.
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Cancer is a real and present threat. I can't imagine having to deal with it and the doom of a 90-day death sentence. I applaud this couple for staying strong and approaching treatment their own way.
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The preview of this book had me hooked from the very first page, it seems like it will change the life of any one who reads it even if you don't have cancer. I will surely be buying this in the near feature.
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I reviewed Sylvie Beljanski's book on alternative ways of treating cancer and enjoyed it. This one sounds slightly different, in that it's the personal story of the Stamps that takes centre stage, rather than the disease. I'm looking forward to reading this one.
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Post by Elsereen »

This really frustrating for Rodney. I would love to find out more about if he is going to get through this predicament.
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First of all, a great review. Really well written. And second, this book looks amazing and I'll definitely give it a read though I have no hard feelings for the medical community.
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