Recovery from Cancer: The Remarkable Story of One Woman’s Struggle with Cancer and What She Did to Beat the Odds Paperback – September 1, 2003

I went the route of Macrobiotics for my 'terminal' cancer 22 years ago. I called Elaine and spoke with her. It really helped me make the full transition in my diet. I'm not saying everyone should call her, but her book was so inspirational for dealing with incurable cancer, that when I was given 2 months to live, her book and our conversation really helped me make important choices. I have since given this book to dozens of others facing cancer (I am now 22 years free). Even if you do not have cancer, this is an important read. Western medicine DOES NOT have all the answers. Buy it, read it, give a copy to a cancer patient.

Kudos to the author for surviving an 'incurable' cancer, and for writing this book. I found Nussbaum's worshipful belief in the macrobiotic diet to be extreme, but it worked for her. If taken as nothing more than someone's recollections of traditional cancer treatment and self-treatment with a positive end result, then this book is aces. If, however, those suffering from cancer, grasping at any hint of a cure within their power, take this book seriously, then I think it can be dangerous. The diet is radical and takes the author down to a scary 82 pounds! Her husband freaks out and worries about her, but she has 'faith' and won't give up. Simplictically, what I took from the book is that toxins in the body create cancer, and the cleansing of those toxins from the body rids it of the cancer; the balance of yin and yang keeps the toxins from coming back and builds a strong body. The book is interesting, but I don't recommend it.

This book was the begining of an (almost) obsession for me - learning how diet and nutrition effects our ability to heal. I read it and gave it to a friend with cancer. Then I bought it again and read it again. It started me down a path of learning that I am still on today, nearly 10 years later. Recovery From Cancer is a book full of hope, miracles and down right good advice - I am surprised there aren't more reviews. I highly recommend this book, once you start it, you won't be able to put it down.

This woman's book is a blessing to anyone who has struggled with the terrible options that conventional medicine offers those of us who have cancer. Since then, I have discovered books by other cancer survivors, especially those like Elaine who were in severe circumstances and recovered without toxic chemicals. I welcome anyone who is considering dropping out of the mainstream to read this book.

This was such an easy read for me. I'm so passionate about the macro way. My best friends mom survived cancer using these methods. So I already had faith in the macro way. But this story is such a beautiful and inspiring story. Great amount of information which I was looking for as well.

this book was riveting. i could not put it down. having just lost a friend to cancer, treated entirely by conventional means, i can only believe that our medical system, in refusing to examine diet & nutrition, is hell bent on killing us for profit. cheers to ms. nussbaum for saving herself and providing an example to us all that it can be done

This is a great book that shares what people go thru with the medical route, and contrast to how the carefully following of the natural route brings healing in so many cases. It was very inspiring to me to make changes in my life in the direction of prevention. Linda

Got as a gift from my sister who had cancer return after 26 years.

This book inspired my mother to do the Macrobiotics diet and lifestyle changes mentioned in it, and she was cured of incurable melanoma and of diabetes.(Many years after being cured and going back to a Western lifestyle, she became ill with a different kind of cancer, from which she eventually died.)I don't want to get people's hopes up, because not everyone can do it and it doesn't necessarily cure everything.But if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, I extend my heartfelt sympathies and I do recommend reading this book to get a clearer understanding of the options.I wish you and your loved ones a speedy and complete recovery.

Love this book. The first part is a bit tough to get through when she is suffering and having to have all the cancer treatments. But a joy when she gets to the diet part, which is the same one I have used for many years probably 30 or more. I had begun to drift a bit from the original disciplines I had learned, But after reading this book, I jumped back into the saddle, or on the wagon, and went straight on the path, as much as I am able at the moment, and getting better at it all the time, and feel a lot better, more hopefull for improvements and upbeat. Last night I took it with me to my choir rehearsal, for no particular reason, just because I love to share the story and the concept, and had the opportunity to share it with a "large" lady planning a health improvement.

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Such an amazing book. Really inspiring and encouraging showing how determination and courage to follow the right natural way of healing really can work. I will be reading it again. Have also told my family to read it . Thank you .