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Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life
Healed is the powerful, moving and deeply personal story of actor Manisha Koirala's battle against ovarian cancer. From her treatment in the US and the wonderful care provided by the oncologists there to how she rebuilt her life once she returned home, the book takes us on an emotional roller-coaster ride through her many fears and struggles and shows how she eventually came out triumphant.
Today, as she completes six years of being cancer-free, she shares her story-one marked by apprehensions, disappointments and uncertainties-and the lessons she learnt along the way. Through her journey, she unravels cancer for us and inspires us to not buckle under its fear, but emerge alive, kicking and victorious.
Today, as she completes six years of being cancer-free, she shares her story-one marked by apprehensions, disappointments and uncertainties-and the lessons she learnt along the way. Through her journey, she unravels cancer for us and inspires us to not buckle under its fear, but emerge alive, kicking and victorious.
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Published December 28, 2018
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October 25, 2020
‘Healed’ is a story of willpower and the determination to face pain head-on. The book focusses entirely on the story of Manisha Koirala’s journey of healing from cancer.
Manisha is a well-known film personality and won critical acclaim for her work starting with the movie Saudagar, and later movies such as Dil Se, Bombay, 1942 – A Love Story, Gupt and others.
This book has only passing references to her movie experiences. She was diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer (later revealed to be stage 4) in 2012 when all she was expecting was digestive issues. After the initial diagnosis in Kathmandu, she had a second opinion in Mumbai which confirmed the diagnosis. She and her family moved to New York for treatment and stayed there for several months. The experience is narrated in painstaking detail – the top-quality operative care & later chemotherapy at Sloan Kettering Hospital in NY, support of family and friends, and above all a holistic approach to post-operative healing. She describes finding purpose in her life now with a new interest in spiritual practices, and a move away from drinking etc. It is now over 6 years since she has been cancer free.
Though the writing could have been better, I nevertheless recommend the book for being honest, simple & meaningful. While the narration is painful in many places, it is at the same time inspiring as well.
My rating: 4.5 / 5.
Manisha is a well-known film personality and won critical acclaim for her work starting with the movie Saudagar, and later movies such as Dil Se, Bombay, 1942 – A Love Story, Gupt and others.
This book has only passing references to her movie experiences. She was diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer (later revealed to be stage 4) in 2012 when all she was expecting was digestive issues. After the initial diagnosis in Kathmandu, she had a second opinion in Mumbai which confirmed the diagnosis. She and her family moved to New York for treatment and stayed there for several months. The experience is narrated in painstaking detail – the top-quality operative care & later chemotherapy at Sloan Kettering Hospital in NY, support of family and friends, and above all a holistic approach to post-operative healing. She describes finding purpose in her life now with a new interest in spiritual practices, and a move away from drinking etc. It is now over 6 years since she has been cancer free.
Though the writing could have been better, I nevertheless recommend the book for being honest, simple & meaningful. While the narration is painful in many places, it is at the same time inspiring as well.
My rating: 4.5 / 5.
May 26, 2019
Healed is supposed to be a recollection of how Manisha Koirala battled with the notorious Stage IV ovarian cancer which she was diagnosed in her late thirties. To my disappointment, only a quarter of the book is able to capture her journey through her diagnosis to when she is declared cancer-free. A good half of this volume is a series of acknowledgments ensued by long descriptions of people who stood by her throughout the ‘healing’ process. The other quarter is her grievances subtly coated with faux exculpations.
At one point, I was exasperated by how she describes what Nepal (Kathmandu) is for her. It is evident that she wants her non-Nepali readers to laud Kathmandu “as the land of gods surrounded by beautiful mountains”. Home to Kathmandu and Chaos Again is one of the many chapters that would have rightly fitted in an actual memoir of Koirala, had she chosen to take a stance to make this book more about her career, and the downhills she faced when she suffered from alcoholism, career distresses, failed relationships, cancer diagnosis and finally coming back to her family, her roots.
The final chapters of Healed is all over the place. It descends from being a prolix journal to self-help and acceptance, supposedly a beacon of hope for people diagnosed with cancer. The sentences are long-winded, and wreathed with platitudes. One can also notice hints of Bollywood influences in her style of writing: drawing extraneous analogies, being one.
Without disrespecting the actress’s battle against cancer, her survival story, life lessons and endurance, I will add that this book doesn’t quite work its way through good storytelling.
At one point, I was exasperated by how she describes what Nepal (Kathmandu) is for her. It is evident that she wants her non-Nepali readers to laud Kathmandu “as the land of gods surrounded by beautiful mountains”. Home to Kathmandu and Chaos Again is one of the many chapters that would have rightly fitted in an actual memoir of Koirala, had she chosen to take a stance to make this book more about her career, and the downhills she faced when she suffered from alcoholism, career distresses, failed relationships, cancer diagnosis and finally coming back to her family, her roots.
The final chapters of Healed is all over the place. It descends from being a prolix journal to self-help and acceptance, supposedly a beacon of hope for people diagnosed with cancer. The sentences are long-winded, and wreathed with platitudes. One can also notice hints of Bollywood influences in her style of writing: drawing extraneous analogies, being one.
Without disrespecting the actress’s battle against cancer, her survival story, life lessons and endurance, I will add that this book doesn’t quite work its way through good storytelling.
February 22, 2019
I so so wanted to like this book. Why? I liked her and I like working with cancer survivors as a psychotherapist. She is a warrior no doubt. Its horrific what she endured and I am
Sure she battled it like a lioness. There are parts to this boom that engaged me and kept me going. I also believe there is so much beauty, tragedy pain that was NOT captured because—
the friking writing. My god the writing. Whoever helped her write this is a very amateurish in writing and thought. I’m sorry but she really trivialised her emotions to basics like “ tears streamed down my cheeks.” And “ i gave him a big smile.” Plus the book really seems like an ode to everyone who stood for her and less about what cancer is in reality. It tried to make it seem like we can “positive think” Our way through cancer. No thats not true. Its over simplified and very shallow. I work with survivors, this did not do justice to what the disease actually does to a person and a survivor.
Sure she battled it like a lioness. There are parts to this boom that engaged me and kept me going. I also believe there is so much beauty, tragedy pain that was NOT captured because—
the friking writing. My god the writing. Whoever helped her write this is a very amateurish in writing and thought. I’m sorry but she really trivialised her emotions to basics like “ tears streamed down my cheeks.” And “ i gave him a big smile.” Plus the book really seems like an ode to everyone who stood for her and less about what cancer is in reality. It tried to make it seem like we can “positive think” Our way through cancer. No thats not true. Its over simplified and very shallow. I work with survivors, this did not do justice to what the disease actually does to a person and a survivor.
July 20, 2019
Her book is an act of courage. I have never read any book from an actor wherein they are writing about their fears, strength, stupidity and lots of mistakes. I find her courageous enough to write this book without giving it a thought how would people take it. Also, I am proud of Manisha to look at her transformation not just physically but in mind and thoughts too. That definitely calls for an applause knowing it is never easy to overcome a disease like cancer. I wish her all the best in whatever assignments she is working on professionally and personally. Let your choices influence others too.
February 4, 2019
Bought it for the cover. But found to too sparse and shallow. Disappointed. The author even offers to explain quantum mechanics.
May 6, 2019
This book is full of positivity and a great source of motivation. It teaches you to never give up, no matter whatever the situation will be.
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January 5, 2024
Healed is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a raw and honest account of what it's like to battle cancer. It revolves around the Ovarian cancer stage IV patient Manisha Koirala, a famous Bollywood actress as well as grand daughter of first elected Prime Minister in Nepal B.P koirala.
In the book, Koirala openly discuss about the harsh realities of cancer. She describes the physical and emotional toll of treatment, the moments of despair, and the constant uncertainty. She also talks about her family's supportive reaction, coping mechanisms, and the role of spirituality in her journey. The book stands out as Koirala shares her post-cancer daily routine, providing practical insights for fellow survivors.
As the saying goes, we need to make the best out of every bad and good opportunity. I observe that Manisha has changed for the better after going through cancer—from being an alcoholic to a meditative and pious individual, from being bad guy peaker to selective one, and from being a drama creator to someone who loves peace and maintains boundaries in her life.
Although, I was disdain by the flow and repeative contents in the book, the take away from the book made Healed one of the few books whose pages I would love to turn again.
In the book, Koirala openly discuss about the harsh realities of cancer. She describes the physical and emotional toll of treatment, the moments of despair, and the constant uncertainty. She also talks about her family's supportive reaction, coping mechanisms, and the role of spirituality in her journey. The book stands out as Koirala shares her post-cancer daily routine, providing practical insights for fellow survivors.
As the saying goes, we need to make the best out of every bad and good opportunity. I observe that Manisha has changed for the better after going through cancer—from being an alcoholic to a meditative and pious individual, from being bad guy peaker to selective one, and from being a drama creator to someone who loves peace and maintains boundaries in her life.
Although, I was disdain by the flow and repeative contents in the book, the take away from the book made Healed one of the few books whose pages I would love to turn again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2019
A lot of things in the book seemed going in wrong directions. And sometimes reading it was an effort. It seemed to me that she has hidden a lot about her life, sources of her negative emotions, her downfall, it mostly included mentions of the people around and with her throughout the journey which becomes boring at times.
A lot of times I felt that she has written a book in a denial mode. For example when the doctor revealed to her that she had cancer, she said how can I have cancer, I am healthy, I lead a healthy lifestyle....whereas she has mention that she used to have a bottle of wine everyday. A lot of times I found her thoughts to be very immature. For example her guessing that she and her doctor would be friends.
After reading the book you know that she has changed hugely as a person after the whole episode, but the shallow writing is a poor account of her otherwise commendable journey.
It was after finishing the book, that I got to know that it was someone else who wrote the book for her, I think that is the reason I find a major disconnect between her spirit and the book.
A lot of times I felt that she has written a book in a denial mode. For example when the doctor revealed to her that she had cancer, she said how can I have cancer, I am healthy, I lead a healthy lifestyle....whereas she has mention that she used to have a bottle of wine everyday. A lot of times I found her thoughts to be very immature. For example her guessing that she and her doctor would be friends.
After reading the book you know that she has changed hugely as a person after the whole episode, but the shallow writing is a poor account of her otherwise commendable journey.
It was after finishing the book, that I got to know that it was someone else who wrote the book for her, I think that is the reason I find a major disconnect between her spirit and the book.
February 15, 2019
Healed is the powerful, moving and deeply personal story of actor Manisha Koirala’s battle against ovarian cancer. Today, as she completes six years of being cancer free, she shares her story - one that’s marked by apprehensions, disappointments and uncertainties and the lessons she learned along the way. Through her journey she unravels cancer for us and inspires us to not buckle under its fear, but emerge alive, kicking and victorious.
My first read for this new year and am glad I chose this book. Such an inspiring read that I couldn’t put it down. Finished it in a day, by staying up reading the entire night. A must read for all.
My first read for this new year and am glad I chose this book. Such an inspiring read that I couldn’t put it down. Finished it in a day, by staying up reading the entire night. A must read for all.
June 25, 2020
"Grey hair and scars are signs of your triumph."
This is a very personal book of the famous actress 'Manisha Koirala'. She has described her vulnerability effortlessly with her conveying of how life needs to be dealt with, how each day can be treated differently and how one must need to be mindful of what the surrounding holds. The book depicts elements of joy, hopelessness, health, spiritualism and forgiveness. On a bright side, as the title suggests it does give you insights on what a cancer patient goes through and what one must do in order to fight against it.
This is a very personal book of the famous actress 'Manisha Koirala'. She has described her vulnerability effortlessly with her conveying of how life needs to be dealt with, how each day can be treated differently and how one must need to be mindful of what the surrounding holds. The book depicts elements of joy, hopelessness, health, spiritualism and forgiveness. On a bright side, as the title suggests it does give you insights on what a cancer patient goes through and what one must do in order to fight against it.
September 17, 2022
Life is unpredictable and that's not something we don't already know. When someone goes through a difficult phase in their life, it definitely teaches them and their story teaches us a lot about the vulnerability of being a human being. I, as a mere vulnerable human at the hands of life, believe that I hold no power to judge (in any way) such brave stories. I will always give them 5 stars. In my very personal opinion, such books are not put forward to be judged/reviewed. They are simply put in our hands because a fellow human went through something and he/she wants to share that story with us. At least to me, such work is not about the exquisite vocabulary or how well-written it is, it's about it being there- an act of bravery written on paper- simple yet valorous. She was leading a happy, glamourous, famous life and the next day, she was a scared cancer patient lying in a hospital. You know and trust me when I say this, if you are healthy and able to enjoy life in all its glory, you are blessed. Please count your blessings. Gratitude is the best practice. Some of my favourite chapters are-
Chapter 17- It talks about her journey of loving herself and embracing a new life after being cancer free. She dropped all her labels and discovered herself afresh.
Chapter 18- It's a beautiful chapter which has a conversation between her with her Oncologist and a concise list of factors which might have contributed to her cancer and are true for most of the people today considering the kind of lifestyle we are living.
Chapter 19- It's my most favourite. It's titled- Cancer as My Gift. It talks about some things that worked for her in her dark times. It's the one where she discusses what cancer taught her and became her biggest teacher.
Chapter 20- It contains some precious lessons she picked up from her life's journey. They are put forward esp. for women. It has these lovely lines- "We form one half of humanity. We have given birth to those very men who often run us down, ravage us and feel 'entitled' to dominate over us. Can we first become fiercely proud of who we are? Can we begin supporting our fellow sisters instead of running them down? But for that to happen, we need to first accept our worth. We are the seekers and the sought; we are the givers and the gifts; we are the creation and the creators. In short, we are woman. It's not a word, phrase or sentence. It is complete."
She fought and she won. Each person who survives these unwanted gifts of life is a warrior. My heartfelt wishes to Manisha for defying the odds and thanks for sharing such deep parts of your life with us. :)
"Cancer became my teacher. It made me focus. I grew to become the kind of person I would like to be with. Liking your own company is the first step towards healing."
Chapter 17- It talks about her journey of loving herself and embracing a new life after being cancer free. She dropped all her labels and discovered herself afresh.
Chapter 18- It's a beautiful chapter which has a conversation between her with her Oncologist and a concise list of factors which might have contributed to her cancer and are true for most of the people today considering the kind of lifestyle we are living.
Chapter 19- It's my most favourite. It's titled- Cancer as My Gift. It talks about some things that worked for her in her dark times. It's the one where she discusses what cancer taught her and became her biggest teacher.
Chapter 20- It contains some precious lessons she picked up from her life's journey. They are put forward esp. for women. It has these lovely lines- "We form one half of humanity. We have given birth to those very men who often run us down, ravage us and feel 'entitled' to dominate over us. Can we first become fiercely proud of who we are? Can we begin supporting our fellow sisters instead of running them down? But for that to happen, we need to first accept our worth. We are the seekers and the sought; we are the givers and the gifts; we are the creation and the creators. In short, we are woman. It's not a word, phrase or sentence. It is complete."
She fought and she won. Each person who survives these unwanted gifts of life is a warrior. My heartfelt wishes to Manisha for defying the odds and thanks for sharing such deep parts of your life with us. :)
"Cancer became my teacher. It made me focus. I grew to become the kind of person I would like to be with. Liking your own company is the first step towards healing."
January 12, 2019
Honest story by a true warrior woman.
This book is a memoir and an insightful tale of a battle survivor beautifully told which makes you think and relevant to today’s mindless living. It takes us on an emotional roller-coaster ride through her fears and struggles and how she eventually came out triumphant.
Each chapter begins with an inspirational and meaningful quote which motivates you.
Well written and a must read book. It is about Courage and the Spirit of Survival.
She has made many interesting revelations about her journey from the high life of a Bollywood star, battling her life with ovarian cancer, support from close-knit family and friends which gave her strength, her experiences at the hospital – surgeries, pains and dreadful chemotherapies, rejections taken as challenges, how she became a better human being and the lessons learned through her journey which makes the book beautiful.
She gives a positive impact on how you deal with life by overcoming the fear, problems, pains, and anxieties, with hope, courage and right attitude.
Filmmakers spread the trend that cancer is the end of life but there is life after life.
It is a new narrative ushered by Bollywood actress and a strong message to the people who fear cancer and stop living their life.
You can get affected, battle with courage and come out as a winner.
Cancer can be overcome by making different choices, by being equipped with the right knowledge and having a solid support system.
Quotes I loved from the Book:
• My most favorite people in life will always be those who loved me when I wasn’t quite lovable.
• A deep bond is created when we give good-quality attention and appreciation to people. I long for such friendships now, where I can comfortably call someone and he/she runs to help me and NOT make a big deal of it, where I would be sure that I am priority no. 1!
• It is only when a moment becomes a memory that you realize its true value.
• Confidence needs to stream out from within you, not from anything else. And you need to be comfortable in your own skin.
Celebrate the Gift of Life.
This book is a memoir and an insightful tale of a battle survivor beautifully told which makes you think and relevant to today’s mindless living. It takes us on an emotional roller-coaster ride through her fears and struggles and how she eventually came out triumphant.
Each chapter begins with an inspirational and meaningful quote which motivates you.
Well written and a must read book. It is about Courage and the Spirit of Survival.
She has made many interesting revelations about her journey from the high life of a Bollywood star, battling her life with ovarian cancer, support from close-knit family and friends which gave her strength, her experiences at the hospital – surgeries, pains and dreadful chemotherapies, rejections taken as challenges, how she became a better human being and the lessons learned through her journey which makes the book beautiful.
She gives a positive impact on how you deal with life by overcoming the fear, problems, pains, and anxieties, with hope, courage and right attitude.
Filmmakers spread the trend that cancer is the end of life but there is life after life.
It is a new narrative ushered by Bollywood actress and a strong message to the people who fear cancer and stop living their life.
You can get affected, battle with courage and come out as a winner.
Cancer can be overcome by making different choices, by being equipped with the right knowledge and having a solid support system.
Quotes I loved from the Book:
• My most favorite people in life will always be those who loved me when I wasn’t quite lovable.
• A deep bond is created when we give good-quality attention and appreciation to people. I long for such friendships now, where I can comfortably call someone and he/she runs to help me and NOT make a big deal of it, where I would be sure that I am priority no. 1!
• It is only when a moment becomes a memory that you realize its true value.
• Confidence needs to stream out from within you, not from anything else. And you need to be comfortable in your own skin.
Celebrate the Gift of Life.
January 21, 2021
Plot - The book is about Bollywood star Manisha Koirala's battle with Stage 4 Ovarian cancer. She gives an honest account of her struggles from the day of her diagnosis to the day she was declared Cancer free.
Review - Writing is my favourite aspect of this book. The words are so free flowing, simple but aesthetic and convey myriad emotions with ease. Manisha and Neelam Kumar have done a great job at that. Honesty is another striking feature. The author has acknowledged her mistakes, short comings and inefficiencies with grace and dignity.
Apart from describing her journey, Manisha has also shared pearls of wisdom she learnt from her battle. At some places, she specifically addresses women and gives away valuable advices on life, mindfulness, healing and self care.
My favourite chapter is "Not only through the Male gaze", where Manisha attacks the film industry's tendency to cherish a male's ageing as wisdom and maturity, but label a woman's ageing as "going past the prime". She encourages women to celebrate their signs of ageing as battle wounds to be carried around with pride.
Afterthoughts - Standing at death's door gives one a totally new perspective to life. When we live, we tend to dismiss mortality as something invisible. That is why books like these are very precious. They help us appreciate life as a gift to be lived moment by moment. I could remember Morrie from the book "Tuesdays with Morrie", where he says "Live everyday as if you were to die tomorrow".
I would recommend this for readers looking for a quick, easy but impactful read.
Review - Writing is my favourite aspect of this book. The words are so free flowing, simple but aesthetic and convey myriad emotions with ease. Manisha and Neelam Kumar have done a great job at that. Honesty is another striking feature. The author has acknowledged her mistakes, short comings and inefficiencies with grace and dignity.
Apart from describing her journey, Manisha has also shared pearls of wisdom she learnt from her battle. At some places, she specifically addresses women and gives away valuable advices on life, mindfulness, healing and self care.
My favourite chapter is "Not only through the Male gaze", where Manisha attacks the film industry's tendency to cherish a male's ageing as wisdom and maturity, but label a woman's ageing as "going past the prime". She encourages women to celebrate their signs of ageing as battle wounds to be carried around with pride.
Afterthoughts - Standing at death's door gives one a totally new perspective to life. When we live, we tend to dismiss mortality as something invisible. That is why books like these are very precious. They help us appreciate life as a gift to be lived moment by moment. I could remember Morrie from the book "Tuesdays with Morrie", where he says "Live everyday as if you were to die tomorrow".
I would recommend this for readers looking for a quick, easy but impactful read.
July 25, 2020
The book was too short, and I do not mean it as a compliment!!!
I wish there was more context. She explains so much about how her personal life mattered in the end, but we get bare glimpses of it. I guess it's about star privacy, but well.
It's not raw. Not even an autobiography, just her cancer story. I wish I had known that before... I mean it says so in the front cover but it is REALLY ONLY her cancer story.
As a person who likes learning from experiences more than lectures, the book fell short. Four to five chapters belong in the self-help section. they were good, just not to my taste.
Also, writing has too many metaphors. Way too many 'sunshine' and the like.
The plus?
It is no BS book. Starts straight off with her diagnosis. I teared up in the beginning too.
She has given a lot of tips on growth and healing. Name of doctors and healers, her daily routine, exercise habits, spiritual habits, everything.
Felt empowering too.
Bottom line?
I can see how it is a brilliant book for survivors, those walking the same journey, or for the close ones.
Otherwise, it is an average read.
I wish there was more context. She explains so much about how her personal life mattered in the end, but we get bare glimpses of it. I guess it's about star privacy, but well.
It's not raw. Not even an autobiography, just her cancer story. I wish I had known that before... I mean it says so in the front cover but it is REALLY ONLY her cancer story.
As a person who likes learning from experiences more than lectures, the book fell short. Four to five chapters belong in the self-help section. they were good, just not to my taste.
Also, writing has too many metaphors. Way too many 'sunshine' and the like.
The plus?
It is no BS book. Starts straight off with her diagnosis. I teared up in the beginning too.
She has given a lot of tips on growth and healing. Name of doctors and healers, her daily routine, exercise habits, spiritual habits, everything.
Felt empowering too.
Bottom line?
I can see how it is a brilliant book for survivors, those walking the same journey, or for the close ones.
Otherwise, it is an average read.
April 2, 2019
To those expecting an autobiography of Manisha, it's not. Just a memoir. An account of her journey through cancer. I get why she chose Neelam Kumar as her writer as Neelam herself is a cancer survivor. The book has a wonderful flow to it but not a great writing. The story of Manisha's struggle is what kept me hooked through it. It does not seem as if a writer was helping her , seems as though Manisha was writing it alone. Same story is repeated multiple times. Even chapters that have similar meanings. There is very little mention of the life of Manisha before her diagnosis. No mention of the acting career here in Nepal or how and why she had moved to Bollywood. There could be a lot to the story than just beginning at the hospital in New York. In the acknowledgement Manisha thanks Gulshan Grover and Shattughan Sinha but there is no mention of them both anywhere else in the book. There is a entire chapter titled "How Bollywood came to my rescue" and not one paragraph in it that gave the title a justice. Would have rated it 1 star 🌟 but for Manisha's story 2 more. 🌟 🌟
November 4, 2024
Well written but this book was absolutely unnecessary. The only battle Manisha Koirala fought with was her health and nothing else. Any other person from a normal family would have to think of so many things before actually getting a Cancer treatment. Like finances, a place to live, an affordable hospital that is also reputed and a friend/family to help them out. But Manisha goes straight to the best hospital without a second thought, demands the best doctor to treat her and lives in a city as expensive as New York for 9 months without any difficulty, the only difficulty being her physical and mental health, which is normal for a cancer patient. And she always had 10 extra people accompanying her to the hospital.
Even the way she describes her home (Nepal) is in a very stereotypical way - the land of mountains, Mt. Everest, and Kathmandu. It's like she's only got her last name as a Nepali, overall she's Indian inside and out. I'm glad she fought and won this battle, but there are stories much more worth reading than hers. This was absolutely not it.
Even the way she describes her home (Nepal) is in a very stereotypical way - the land of mountains, Mt. Everest, and Kathmandu. It's like she's only got her last name as a Nepali, overall she's Indian inside and out. I'm glad she fought and won this battle, but there are stories much more worth reading than hers. This was absolutely not it.
May 7, 2019
DO WHAT YOU LOVE 💕.
She Pursued What she used To love and while she Was Suffering She WorkedFor The Films too. . That is What love is . .
so Here I am Showing One Glimpse of
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This Book is Must For Those Who Wants To Fight for Their Life . This Work is Very Inspiring . and A Must Read for Cancer Survivors and Patients. .
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Actress Manisha Koirala Discusses about The story of a Battle against Ovarian Cancer
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. ———“Overcoming cancer has been a lesson in self-discovery and learning to love life again!! Dear friends, presenting you my book," She tweeted along with the book's cover.
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She has Discussed Everything about her in The Story . From her Treatment in The US and The Way She Rebuilt her life once she returned Home. .
We would actually Feel The Pain and Suffering as the way it has Written. .
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I am Loving This Work. 💯#Mustread.
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She Pursued What she used To love and while she Was Suffering She WorkedFor The Films too. . That is What love is . .
so Here I am Showing One Glimpse of
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This Book is Must For Those Who Wants To Fight for Their Life . This Work is Very Inspiring . and A Must Read for Cancer Survivors and Patients. .
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Actress Manisha Koirala Discusses about The story of a Battle against Ovarian Cancer
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. ———“Overcoming cancer has been a lesson in self-discovery and learning to love life again!! Dear friends, presenting you my book," She tweeted along with the book's cover.
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She has Discussed Everything about her in The Story . From her Treatment in The US and The Way She Rebuilt her life once she returned Home. .
We would actually Feel The Pain and Suffering as the way it has Written. .
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I am Loving This Work. 💯#Mustread.
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August 20, 2021
I started reading the book after attending a motivational speech by her. She kept me spellbound. I thought I would finish this book in a little less time than I did but I have finally finished the book. It was a good read and I would recommend it. She's not the best author of all time but the book is worth reading. I read the whole book including the chapter that is only for women. If I had read the book before attending the above-mentioned talk, I might have raised my hand and asked her a question or two but maybe there will be another opportunity for that. I knew Manisha since the eighties or nineties but I was not up-to-date with the latest development. I didn't even know she had been diagnosed with and had survived cancer.
April 29, 2023
A lot of people recommended me this book when I got diagnosed with cancer. I started this book with a lot of expectations. The first half of the book was really good. I felt so connected with the book. At exact half of it, she got cancer free and the book went out of the context. I actually felt the difference between a professional writer and an amateur. I think she added a lot of unnecessary information. After about 30-40 pages, she came back to tract and explained about how she improved her mental health.
As a cancer patient, I wanted to know about her feelings and emotions throughout her cancer journey and how peoples’ prospective changed towards her after finding she has cancer, bcz I was personally going through that stuff, but I missed that in the book at some places.
As a cancer patient, I wanted to know about her feelings and emotions throughout her cancer journey and how peoples’ prospective changed towards her after finding she has cancer, bcz I was personally going through that stuff, but I missed that in the book at some places.
September 17, 2025
Happened to pick this book from a local sale. And I am trying to recollect why? May be due to it's cover, since I have watched many of her movies??
This book is about her journey of changing for good cause the dreaded disease gave her another chance. Ofcourse, she had lot of money to get best treatments and hospitals outside India and luckily she survived but not many have that kind of money nor people who support.
Appreciate her brave writing to express her mistakes and choices in life. 3-4 chapters help as a moral booster to whoever is suffering this ailment. But it was more about people who stood by her. After some chapters, felt the content was repeatative but somehow finished it.
Kudos to her sincere efforts 👌
This book is about her journey of changing for good cause the dreaded disease gave her another chance. Ofcourse, she had lot of money to get best treatments and hospitals outside India and luckily she survived but not many have that kind of money nor people who support.
Appreciate her brave writing to express her mistakes and choices in life. 3-4 chapters help as a moral booster to whoever is suffering this ailment. But it was more about people who stood by her. After some chapters, felt the content was repeatative but somehow finished it.
Kudos to her sincere efforts 👌
July 26, 2019
'Healed' by Manisha Koirala , is an account of a phase of her life - journey with rollercoaster rides. From a star to cancer victim, you can immerse yourself in the feeling that how she had gone through darkest phase of her life. And from cancer victim to cancer survivor, she had showed us the power of hope, healing and medical advancement in this century. And from survivor to a more strong, better woman and advocate, she has shown us the path of being true to yourself and the joy of cherishing life. She motivates women to appreciate the differences, fight against standards and listen to yourself.
June 16, 2019
I am amazed at some of the people who have rated this 1 or 2 stars. This book is BRILLIANT! I finished it in a few hours. I saw my aunt battle this dreadful disease. Her diagnosis happened at around the same time as Manisha's and she also got treated at Sloan Kettering. The way Manisha Koirala describes everything, the feelings, emotions and the day to day life of a cancer patient, it was as if I was reading about my aunt. Manisha has confronted and revisited her deepest darkest fears in this book, and I cannot applaud it enough. I absolutely loved the book!
August 27, 2020
A book that triggers your emotions, makes you vulnerable at some point, lets you believe in destiny and be grateful about everything in life. When life gives you a second chance, it's when you actually start living it to the fullest.
Manisha Koirala, one of India's most celebrated actors, was stunned and shattered when she was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in 2012. The book reflects her journey of cancer treatment and how she battled the cancerous cells and came out victorious.
Disclaimer: Language lovers please don't attempt it as the voice and tone is off-beat.
Manisha Koirala, one of India's most celebrated actors, was stunned and shattered when she was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in 2012. The book reflects her journey of cancer treatment and how she battled the cancerous cells and came out victorious.
Disclaimer: Language lovers please don't attempt it as the voice and tone is off-beat.
July 11, 2023
Darkness is your candle. Your boundaries are your quest.
I picked this book accidently as I was in a second hand bookshop last month. Got it real cheap as it's not popular and didn't expect much from this book. But the title got me hooked as I am on a journey of healing these days.
Unexpectedly, this book was a good read✨ and helped me realize the importance of good health and lifestyle. The healing journey told in this book can help the family members of cancer patients and give them hope and the will to fight such a disease with positivity.
I picked this book accidently as I was in a second hand bookshop last month. Got it real cheap as it's not popular and didn't expect much from this book. But the title got me hooked as I am on a journey of healing these days.
Unexpectedly, this book was a good read✨ and helped me realize the importance of good health and lifestyle. The healing journey told in this book can help the family members of cancer patients and give them hope and the will to fight such a disease with positivity.
February 19, 2019
Would have been else worth reading if she had not chosen just a writer but a decent one.However,got a huge sympathy how she survived cancer despite a hell of roller coaster ride of life,how she escaped from all those dreadful traumas,feeling of gloom and doom,overcame with physical,mental and emotional toxicity.I believe the book could be a big courage and strength for patients who are battling against cancer.
July 8, 2019
I had been meaning to read this book for some time now, but had been putting it off until now. I did not really know what to expect from this read. What I did know was diving into this book, I wasn't looking for a stoic philosophy, or inspirational/motivational self help book, nor was I looking for a classic literary masterpiece. I wanted to maybe just read what the author had to say, and I think going in with this approach made me enjoy the read.
July 21, 2020
'Healed' is a survival story of actress Manisha Koirala. She is a stage IV ovarian cancer survivor. It's a memoir of the treatment process and recovery. She is painfully honest in the book and admits her shortcomings. Facing the mortality, cancer gave her second chance in life. She is thankful to new life and has grown up physically, emotionally and spiritually. 'Healed' deserves to be read as she has put on lots of effort for others to learn from her life.
January 16, 2021
Very Good.
First of all if expect from her this typical Bollywood gossip stories then you are from massive disappointment. If you no such expectation then it is a fantastic book. She describes not there external conditions around us during that traumatic phase but also internal turmoil in depth.
It is book which opens your mind about the cancer patients, survivors and the pain they endure. Absolutely Must read in that regard.
First of all if expect from her this typical Bollywood gossip stories then you are from massive disappointment. If you no such expectation then it is a fantastic book. She describes not there external conditions around us during that traumatic phase but also internal turmoil in depth.
It is book which opens your mind about the cancer patients, survivors and the pain they endure. Absolutely Must read in that regard.
August 12, 2024
Manisha was a teenage crush. Not just her looks but also her soulful acting was to be blamed. Years on like everybody else life got better of her. Never the less her journey has been a remarkable one and this book cowritten by another cancer survivor Neelam Kumar becomes a testament for women who refuse to give up in front of the hardships life has to offer. A must read for all Manisha's fan and women alike.
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