Climb Back from Cancer: A Survivor and Caregiver's Inspirational Journey

by Alan Hobson, Cecilia Hobson

The first book in the proposed "Climb Back from Cancer Collection"…Climb Back from Cancer - A Survivor and Caregiver's Inspirational Journey is both a gripping true adventure story and a touching love story. At the age of 42, international bestselling author, Mt. Everest climber and summiteer, Alan Hobson, believed scaling the world's tallest peak would be the biggest challenge he would face in his life. Over a decade, he had endured three grueling expeditions to Everest before finally standing on top on his third attempt. Then he had turned his ambition to becoming the best adventure speaker in the world. But three years after Everest, he came face to face with an even bigger he was diagnosed with acute leukemia, a cancer of the blood, and given less than a year to live. With the help of his fiancée, Cecilia, he not only survived, but thrived, and the couple emerged all the stronger from their shared trial. Climb Back from Cancer is their inspiring account of commitment, teamwork and triumph. The story offers not only a living example of how to climb back from cancer, but demonstrates how to transform adversity into opportunity. It includes "The 10 Tools of Triumph" for survivors and caregivers -- what the couple considers to be the key psychological skills required not only to survive life-threatening illness, but to thrive beyond it. Powerful, relevant and moving. A "must-read" for every patient, survivor and caregiver.

337 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Gary Ujifusa · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I've been reading books about breast cancer and also wanted a book which would help me understand how to be a stronger support person. This is a very courageous story with excellent advice. 4 vs 5 stars because their story could have been a little shorter.

[Wendy Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm likely not the most objective on this subject matter. But for what it's worth, a good solid message to remind and/or encourage us to live each moment to the fullest. Just think this story has been told before.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am almost done reading this book written from the survivor and caregiver's view. Well written and motivating.