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Cycle of Lives: 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer
Have you ever been forced to consider the fact of your mortality? If confronted with cancer, how would you feel? What would you say to the people you love? What would they say to you?
No two people have the same answers to these questions, a lesson I learned well during a solo six-week, 5,000-mile cross-country bike ride I called Cycle of Lives. The trip started as a fundraiser in honor of my sister, June, who died of brain cancer. But long before I even set out on my endurance ride from LA to Florida to NY, I exhaustively interviewed fifteen people across the country whose lives had also been irrevocably changed by cancer—either as patients, survivors, loved ones, or caregivers.
Hearing their moving stories, which were influenced by many forms of past and present trauma, transformed my cycling odyssey into a journey of emotional self-discovery as I relived the chaos and emotional upheaval of cancer through them: from the man who found true love after losing his soulmate to cancer, to the elite athlete who had to reckon with his all-star body finally letting him down, to the medical oncologist who cares as much about her patients as she cares for them.
Whether you or someone you care about is going through cancer or some other major trauma, I hope this thought-provoking collection of astonishing stories can help you, too.
No two people have the same answers to these questions, a lesson I learned well during a solo six-week, 5,000-mile cross-country bike ride I called Cycle of Lives. The trip started as a fundraiser in honor of my sister, June, who died of brain cancer. But long before I even set out on my endurance ride from LA to Florida to NY, I exhaustively interviewed fifteen people across the country whose lives had also been irrevocably changed by cancer—either as patients, survivors, loved ones, or caregivers.
Hearing their moving stories, which were influenced by many forms of past and present trauma, transformed my cycling odyssey into a journey of emotional self-discovery as I relived the chaos and emotional upheaval of cancer through them: from the man who found true love after losing his soulmate to cancer, to the elite athlete who had to reckon with his all-star body finally letting him down, to the medical oncologist who cares as much about her patients as she cares for them.
Whether you or someone you care about is going through cancer or some other major trauma, I hope this thought-provoking collection of astonishing stories can help you, too.
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Published October 6, 2020
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January 27, 2021
Good insight into dealing with the emotions of dealing with cancer.
February 1, 2021
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway.
Disclaimer: I only have one relative who I know of who passed away with cancer and I was too young to understand at the time, so I imagine this book is different for me than others. Also while not plot spoiler, there is semi spoiler at the end, but I label where spoiler starts.
Before reading the book, I worried about the emotional toll of hearing stories about individuals who dealt with cancer would have, but the book connected in a different way for me. As I read, the stories were impactful and presented a range of emotions for the individuals in the book. They had different life experiences and their cancer impacted them in diverse ways. The one constant through all of them though was how they did not deny Cancer changed their life, for good or bad. They were comfortable sharing their stories and they showed the side of cancer that people don’t always consider, the aftermath. While people who finish chemo and live are thankful, they have experience a struggle most people don’t know. The emotions after being cancer free relate to the fear of having it again later in life and for some of the characters in the book, they explain how reoccurrence was on their mind.
The author explains his travels on the bike as well, detailing the America he interacted with on his trip across the country which helped show that cancer is not a sectional problem and allowed him to interview a diverse group. He takes care to share people’s stories and provides a background before each person so the reader knows important information about the individual being discussed. The author does not try to draw attention away from the stories nor does he want the attention for himself, as the parts where he talks about his ride allow the reader to “recharge” or collect their emotions between stories, which I needed to do a few times, because their stories are heart
wrenching. The stories made me want to hug and reach out to loved ones and forced me to think about what would happen if a loved one was diagnosed and how I would respond, and at times I had to stop reading because it was emotional.
Spoilers Below:
Overall, I enjoyed the book and the author sums it up near the end about what he learned, which is, to not be afraid to talk to people about cancer. People often assume survivors or relatives of deceased members do not want to talk about cancer, but this book challenges that. Most have dealt with grief and the sympathy and sentiments from people who are sorry for the loss, and society treats talking about cancer survivors and deceased as taboo, but people experience cancer and survive have stories that are amazing and emotional and empowering to others, which this book shows.
Disclaimer: I only have one relative who I know of who passed away with cancer and I was too young to understand at the time, so I imagine this book is different for me than others. Also while not plot spoiler, there is semi spoiler at the end, but I label where spoiler starts.
Before reading the book, I worried about the emotional toll of hearing stories about individuals who dealt with cancer would have, but the book connected in a different way for me. As I read, the stories were impactful and presented a range of emotions for the individuals in the book. They had different life experiences and their cancer impacted them in diverse ways. The one constant through all of them though was how they did not deny Cancer changed their life, for good or bad. They were comfortable sharing their stories and they showed the side of cancer that people don’t always consider, the aftermath. While people who finish chemo and live are thankful, they have experience a struggle most people don’t know. The emotions after being cancer free relate to the fear of having it again later in life and for some of the characters in the book, they explain how reoccurrence was on their mind.
The author explains his travels on the bike as well, detailing the America he interacted with on his trip across the country which helped show that cancer is not a sectional problem and allowed him to interview a diverse group. He takes care to share people’s stories and provides a background before each person so the reader knows important information about the individual being discussed. The author does not try to draw attention away from the stories nor does he want the attention for himself, as the parts where he talks about his ride allow the reader to “recharge” or collect their emotions between stories, which I needed to do a few times, because their stories are heart
wrenching. The stories made me want to hug and reach out to loved ones and forced me to think about what would happen if a loved one was diagnosed and how I would respond, and at times I had to stop reading because it was emotional.
Spoilers Below:
Overall, I enjoyed the book and the author sums it up near the end about what he learned, which is, to not be afraid to talk to people about cancer. People often assume survivors or relatives of deceased members do not want to talk about cancer, but this book challenges that. Most have dealt with grief and the sympathy and sentiments from people who are sorry for the loss, and society treats talking about cancer survivors and deceased as taboo, but people experience cancer and survive have stories that are amazing and emotional and empowering to others, which this book shows.
October 8, 2020
I read this book in record time. It was impossible for me to lay it aside!
The author does an amazing job of capturing the personalities of the people he interviewed for this book. The individual stories center around dealing with cancer and the emotions that journey can evoke. The stories are woven through the author’s 5,000 mile journey across the country on his bicycle. A journey that he hopes will help him come to understand his own emotions surrounding his sister’s passing from cancer a decade before.
Poignant, wonderful book.
The author does an amazing job of capturing the personalities of the people he interviewed for this book. The individual stories center around dealing with cancer and the emotions that journey can evoke. The stories are woven through the author’s 5,000 mile journey across the country on his bicycle. A journey that he hopes will help him come to understand his own emotions surrounding his sister’s passing from cancer a decade before.
Poignant, wonderful book.
December 30, 2020
Wow, what a great journey with the author! I enjoyed reading so many different perspectives and experiences on this disease. Such a great informative and inspirational book.
July 29, 2021
I personally know the author, David Richman, and I consider him a great friend, human being and excellent writer. While this acknowledgment may naturally serve as a disclaimer of sorts for the very positive review that follows, I hope it might also serve as validation. You see, I have a daughter with a progressive neurological disease that has no known cure. And while I was hesitant to read his book for the pain it might cause as I substituted my own sorrow for those in his pages who have been touched by Cancer, I realized that his book is less painful than it is hopeful; less sad than it is happy; less pessimistic than optimistic.
What I have learned through David, and his book by extension, is about how to "push on through" (Credit Bob Marley - No Woman, No Cry). And while life can sometimes be cruel, his book is really about transforming that cruelty into hope, strength, acceptance, and perseverance. And because he is, at heart, a storyteller, each of his 15 stories are alternately humorous, entertaining, amazing, and interesting. His writing is clear, clean and crisp, and his chapters are short enough to be read in one sitting, while long enough to leave you pondering the remarkable strength of the human spirit.
One of his chapters is about a man named Dominic, an individual I had the pleasure of meeting towards the end of his life (before Cancer returned for the last time). I met Dominic when he was running his taxi service and spiriting individuals in a completely insane manner through the streets, parking lots, desert and sidewalks of Sin City. From his smile, gentle nature and pleasant approach, I would never have guessed how strong he was, or how much he survived. Knowing that each of the individuals in David's chapters exist, that each of them are real, has filled me with the strength to prepare for the road ahead as my daughter faces off with her own terminal illness. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
While I loved his first novel, "Winning in the Middle of the Pack," he has hit his stride as an author in "Cycle of Lives." If you have been touched by cancer, or any other unexpected loss or disease, this should be mandatory reading. If you haven't, a novel such as this is a great way to explore your natural empathy while learning about the indomitable human spirit.
What I have learned through David, and his book by extension, is about how to "push on through" (Credit Bob Marley - No Woman, No Cry). And while life can sometimes be cruel, his book is really about transforming that cruelty into hope, strength, acceptance, and perseverance. And because he is, at heart, a storyteller, each of his 15 stories are alternately humorous, entertaining, amazing, and interesting. His writing is clear, clean and crisp, and his chapters are short enough to be read in one sitting, while long enough to leave you pondering the remarkable strength of the human spirit.
One of his chapters is about a man named Dominic, an individual I had the pleasure of meeting towards the end of his life (before Cancer returned for the last time). I met Dominic when he was running his taxi service and spiriting individuals in a completely insane manner through the streets, parking lots, desert and sidewalks of Sin City. From his smile, gentle nature and pleasant approach, I would never have guessed how strong he was, or how much he survived. Knowing that each of the individuals in David's chapters exist, that each of them are real, has filled me with the strength to prepare for the road ahead as my daughter faces off with her own terminal illness. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
While I loved his first novel, "Winning in the Middle of the Pack," he has hit his stride as an author in "Cycle of Lives." If you have been touched by cancer, or any other unexpected loss or disease, this should be mandatory reading. If you haven't, a novel such as this is a great way to explore your natural empathy while learning about the indomitable human spirit.
November 7, 2020
Disclaimer: I received this book as part of Good Reads' First Reads program.
Cycle of Lives follows the authors bicycle trip from California to Florida and then to New York as a way of commemorating his sister's life and her death from cancer. Along the way he met with people who are involved in different ways with cancer. These included survivors, care givers and doctors, all of whom have some degree of involvement with cancer. Sometimes they are care givers who also have cancer. Sometimes they are doctors who treat cancer and have had it themselves. In every case, they discuss their most personal feelings in dealing with this devastating disease. I found this book to be fascinating, and would recommend it to anyone. If you know someone who has had to deal with this terrible disease, you may find it especially interesting.
Cycle of Lives follows the authors bicycle trip from California to Florida and then to New York as a way of commemorating his sister's life and her death from cancer. Along the way he met with people who are involved in different ways with cancer. These included survivors, care givers and doctors, all of whom have some degree of involvement with cancer. Sometimes they are care givers who also have cancer. Sometimes they are doctors who treat cancer and have had it themselves. In every case, they discuss their most personal feelings in dealing with this devastating disease. I found this book to be fascinating, and would recommend it to anyone. If you know someone who has had to deal with this terrible disease, you may find it especially interesting.
March 5, 2021
This is a fast read but also a very heavy read. That’s not a bad thing, just be prepared to have all of the feels as you read through. The author is not afraid to jump into the meat of emotions and trauma that come with cancer. As a matter of fact, he wants to change the narrative so that we all start talking about heavy emotions. When we do that, we connect with people on a deeper level. We grow empathy and understanding for what people go through. We don’t feel so isolated and alone, as even if we haven’t had these exact experiences, we’ve all had trauma of one kind or another in our lives. And maybe, just maybe, if we can look at each other through that lens then we can begin to heal the trauma we are creating unnecessarily in our current place in time.
January 18, 2021
I have always been captivated by books that reflect the author's physical and/or spiritual journey, so I love the idea behind this memoir. The author embarks on a 5,000 mile bike ride to honor his sister, who died of brain cancer, and to meet the 15 people whose cancer journeys appear in this book alongside his own (either as caregivers, loved ones or survivors). His physical endurance on the often grueling cycling journey parallels the difficult emotional travails of anyone going through cancer as a patient, loved one or caregiver. And for those who are grieving a loss, this kind of journey can bring some perspective and even displace some of the emotional pain with physical challenge.
Having said that, I do think the book could have used more editing. There are passages that go on a little too long, or are somewhat repetitive. Still, I'm sure there are many people who will appreciate reading about others who had these experiences and how they have coped and prevailed.
Having said that, I do think the book could have used more editing. There are passages that go on a little too long, or are somewhat repetitive. Still, I'm sure there are many people who will appreciate reading about others who had these experiences and how they have coped and prevailed.
December 21, 2020
A surprising and insightful look at Cancer from all perspectives, survivor, caregiver, warrior, researchers, and the bereaved... punctuated with breathtaking updates from a cross country bicycle ride to meet book participants. Amazing stories and insights with depth are relieved by encounters on the way with generosity and grace. All in all an amazing tribute to the human spirit. Surprising and moving glimpses into the realities of modern cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond as experienced across the spectrum of people affected, or working to treat and cure these ravaging diseases. The universality of the experience is underscored by the encounters on the way and the moving way people are called to help and support the mission. Not just a great read, an important one,
December 21, 2020
Interesting read
June 15, 2021
This is one of the most emotionally gripping books I have ever read. This hit home for me and I became interested in this book because my father was diagnosed with cancer and has now been in remission for a decade. I felt as if I was going on this emotional journey with the participants as well as the author, David Richman. This book adds humanity and does not merely list statistics. I found myself having to take many long breaks from reading because of how intense these extremely raw and personal stories are. This has become on of my favorite books and the author wonderfully transcribed the emotional side of cancer. It is definitely worth the read.
December 15, 2020
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. After reading this you will reaffirm that there are people who’s life isn’t going as well as yours. How frightening to get the diagnosis of cancer. It will make you sad, thankful and perhaps frightful.
December 22, 2020
Cancer Journey
I struggled through the first 25 pages and than I was hooked on the author’s 5000 mile journey to honor his sister. I was drawn in by the people he profiled and the impact cancer had on their lives.
I struggled through the first 25 pages and than I was hooked on the author’s 5000 mile journey to honor his sister. I was drawn in by the people he profiled and the impact cancer had on their lives.
February 3, 2021
Cycle of Lives is a compilation of the cancer stories of 15 different people. The author intersperses these mini-biographies with his personal journey biking from Manhattan Beach, California to Central Park, New York. The focus of this book is less on the treatment of cancer and more on the emotional impact.
Each person represented in this book has their own story to tell about their lives, families, friends, and their connection to cancer. The vignettes are from the perspectives of survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals. The author has his own connection to cancer and works through his emotional issues as he bikes across the country.
I found some of the stories to be more interesting than others and I enjoyed biking across the country. A nice book that also touches on how to meaningfully talk to the people in our lives that are touched by cancer.
Each person represented in this book has their own story to tell about their lives, families, friends, and their connection to cancer. The vignettes are from the perspectives of survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals. The author has his own connection to cancer and works through his emotional issues as he bikes across the country.
I found some of the stories to be more interesting than others and I enjoyed biking across the country. A nice book that also touches on how to meaningfully talk to the people in our lives that are touched by cancer.
February 15, 2021
***Goodreads Giveaway
This book was incredibly reflective for me. I had my own experience with cancer, however, I was extremely fortunate and my melanoma was found early and considered in-situ, or stage 0. Despite requiring limited treatment treatment beyond removing the mark and ensuring the recommended margins were met, the fear which existed in that initial biopsy result/diagnosis and subsequent chest x-ray and lymph node check will forever be burned in my memories. Even worse I remember the look of fear on my husband (then fiance's) face when I had to come home and tell him. In addition to that my maternal grandfather died from malignant melanoma, my maternal grandmother had basal cell carcinoma and a high stage cervical cancer, and my paternal aunt died from breast cancer which metastasized to her brain and lungs. So I am unfortunately very familiar with cancer. Because of this connection to cancer I was even more moved by this book than I think I would have been otherwise. The use of this bike/interview journey to raise awareness and understanding of cancer across many types and severity is incredibly and having the interjections of the authors thoughts and experiences between each interview was wonderful in increasing the reflective nature of this book even further. It was an incredibly powerful read.
This book was incredibly reflective for me. I had my own experience with cancer, however, I was extremely fortunate and my melanoma was found early and considered in-situ, or stage 0. Despite requiring limited treatment treatment beyond removing the mark and ensuring the recommended margins were met, the fear which existed in that initial biopsy result/diagnosis and subsequent chest x-ray and lymph node check will forever be burned in my memories. Even worse I remember the look of fear on my husband (then fiance's) face when I had to come home and tell him. In addition to that my maternal grandfather died from malignant melanoma, my maternal grandmother had basal cell carcinoma and a high stage cervical cancer, and my paternal aunt died from breast cancer which metastasized to her brain and lungs. So I am unfortunately very familiar with cancer. Because of this connection to cancer I was even more moved by this book than I think I would have been otherwise. The use of this bike/interview journey to raise awareness and understanding of cancer across many types and severity is incredibly and having the interjections of the authors thoughts and experiences between each interview was wonderful in increasing the reflective nature of this book even further. It was an incredibly powerful read.
April 4, 2021
Cycle of Lives was not quite what I expected. I expected personal stories from 15 chance encounters on the author’s cross-country bike ride. David Richman is an endurance athlete and the tour across the USA was more of a race. There were some chance encounter stores. Most were curated from his involvement with the cancer community.
Two storylines were intertwined in the book. The struggles he encountered and his perseverance to reach the Atlantic Coast were well written and telling of the author’s drive and commitment. The personal stories of cancer were emotionally revealing. The stories were rooted in the emotional side of cancer from many different perspectives. The overreaching message was that telling the story of your encounter with cancer is difficult with many people reluctant to talk.
The book is a good read for those who want to more deeply understand the emotional side of cancer from the afflicted, caregivers, family members, and medical professionals' perspectives. The stories were at a time similar and at times vastly different. I did not feel the author was able to reconcile and adequately tell his story surrounding his sister’s death from cancer. Perhaps, that is part of his message that telling a cancer story is difficult and often not told.
Two storylines were intertwined in the book. The struggles he encountered and his perseverance to reach the Atlantic Coast were well written and telling of the author’s drive and commitment. The personal stories of cancer were emotionally revealing. The stories were rooted in the emotional side of cancer from many different perspectives. The overreaching message was that telling the story of your encounter with cancer is difficult with many people reluctant to talk.
The book is a good read for those who want to more deeply understand the emotional side of cancer from the afflicted, caregivers, family members, and medical professionals' perspectives. The stories were at a time similar and at times vastly different. I did not feel the author was able to reconcile and adequately tell his story surrounding his sister’s death from cancer. Perhaps, that is part of his message that telling a cancer story is difficult and often not told.
February 18, 2021
In one way or another, we're all impacted by cancer. And yet it seems that we all go through the experience (as patient, caregiver or grieving survivor) by ourselves. This book is a wonderful opportunity to experience 15 unique stories about how others made that tortuous journey and the way they dealt with it. It is inspirational and moving and motivating. Mr. Richman ... great job. I suspect June would be proud.
(By the way, I can't say enough good things about Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.)
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
(By the way, I can't say enough good things about Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.)
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
April 8, 2021
A well written book
Awareness of people and cancer. We've all been affected by it either by loved ones who have it,being a caregiver or watching on the sidelines and not knowing exactly what to say or how to act around someone who has it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which was so well written. The stories touched me and educated me on sometimes a subject that you don't want to bring up. In the future I will be a more active listener to those who are able to share their journey through this dreadful disease. I thank Goodreads and the author for being able to win this book.
Awareness of people and cancer. We've all been affected by it either by loved ones who have it,being a caregiver or watching on the sidelines and not knowing exactly what to say or how to act around someone who has it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which was so well written. The stories touched me and educated me on sometimes a subject that you don't want to bring up. In the future I will be a more active listener to those who are able to share their journey through this dreadful disease. I thank Goodreads and the author for being able to win this book.
June 5, 2021
This is a must-read! At first glance of the book’s cover, you’ll think that this must be a sad or depressing one. But I tell you, it’s not! This book is very heartwarming, and I know everyone can relate. It gives a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes it’ll make you laugh, sometimes it’ll make you cry. It’ll make you wonder, it’ll make you sigh, it’ll make you mad, and it’ll make you have goosebumps. Truly, this will surprise and inspire you! This will touch the very core of your heart.
And for the author, I really commend your book and all the efforts and love you did for this! I genuinely believe that the strangers you met along the way on your 5,000 miles journey are angels sent to you!
PS: This was given to me as a gift.
-June B.
And for the author, I really commend your book and all the efforts and love you did for this! I genuinely believe that the strangers you met along the way on your 5,000 miles journey are angels sent to you!
PS: This was given to me as a gift.
-June B.
June 11, 2021
Awesome book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Thanks for doing this and writing about it. I am living with prostate cancer and my Urologist tells me to keep up my cycling.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Thanks for doing this and writing about it. I am living with prostate cancer and my Urologist tells me to keep up my cycling.
February 20, 2021
"Cycle of Lives" - pointed, poignant, powerful. Richman wonderfully makes humane the inhumane. Not a tearless section throughout. Read it! You will be glad you did - and it may change your life. [5/5]
June 28, 2021
Interesting read, had me laughing, crying and thinking about the book during the "breaks of reading".
February 3, 2021
An emotional and powerful read that intertwines the story of fifteen people impacted by cancer with the bike journey of the author as he travels the country. The dual narratives help both David grow and allow us as the reader to learn along with him. Well worth the read!
Copy gifted to me from the author. Opinions are my own.
Copy gifted to me from the author. Opinions are my own.
March 16, 2021
Inspirational story of those touched by cancer
Lots of truth spoken within these people’s cancer stories. Impactful. The layout of the book...chapters dedicated to each story, and intertwining David’s bike ride joys and obstacles, kept me interested. I won this as a goodreads win - thank you. I read each story slowly to ensure I understood their message. It was uplifting. I recommend this book for anyone who works with someone with cancer, or can directly relate by being a caregiver or survivor of cancer, and also for those who want to read about truly remarkable people.
Lots of truth spoken within these people’s cancer stories. Impactful. The layout of the book...chapters dedicated to each story, and intertwining David’s bike ride joys and obstacles, kept me interested. I won this as a goodreads win - thank you. I read each story slowly to ensure I understood their message. It was uplifting. I recommend this book for anyone who works with someone with cancer, or can directly relate by being a caregiver or survivor of cancer, and also for those who want to read about truly remarkable people.
January 6, 2023
Three and a half years ago, I had cancer. There was already a lot going on in my life, so thinking about the diagnosis wasn’t on the radar. Even after two surgeries and a stay overnight because of an infection that almost killed me, I still didn’t give my cancer much thought. Many of us try not to overthink about our cancer because it is scary. I could have died!
Cycle of Lives is a collection of 15 stories about how cancer affected them, from the survivors to those who cared for loved ones. But more than that, it is a book of emotions. Sure, cancer has affected me, but I am more than my cancer, and this book captures 15 individuals’ lives, cancer included.
I thought this book had an attractive format that I haven’t seen in similar books. Between the stories, the author shares about his 5,000-mile bike ride and how he came to terms with his sister’s death. There was a short biography page about each person that gave a brief overview of what might be expected in their section. Within each section, the stories have subheadings making them easier to digest.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It wasn’t a page-turner, but it was a heart-turner. This would make an excellent gift for someone going through a cancer diagnosis (or the family and friends of that person).
Cycle of Lives is a collection of 15 stories about how cancer affected them, from the survivors to those who cared for loved ones. But more than that, it is a book of emotions. Sure, cancer has affected me, but I am more than my cancer, and this book captures 15 individuals’ lives, cancer included.
I thought this book had an attractive format that I haven’t seen in similar books. Between the stories, the author shares about his 5,000-mile bike ride and how he came to terms with his sister’s death. There was a short biography page about each person that gave a brief overview of what might be expected in their section. Within each section, the stories have subheadings making them easier to digest.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It wasn’t a page-turner, but it was a heart-turner. This would make an excellent gift for someone going through a cancer diagnosis (or the family and friends of that person).
May 10, 2022
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This did not affect my rating.
I really did enjoy this book and have actually recommended it to people. The author is in a personal journey biking from Manhattan Beach, CA to Central Park, NY and several stops along the way. He is doing this as a way to commemorate his sister's life, as she passed from cancer. His journey has him stopping to meet people who have been affected by cancer whether they have survived cancer, are family members of a survivor, a doctor who treats cancer, but also is a survivor, etc you hear their stories. As someone who lost their mother to lung cancer, I was able to connect with so many of these stories. And David's strength to bike so many miles and meet with these people is amazing.
Again, I highly recommend this book!
I really did enjoy this book and have actually recommended it to people. The author is in a personal journey biking from Manhattan Beach, CA to Central Park, NY and several stops along the way. He is doing this as a way to commemorate his sister's life, as she passed from cancer. His journey has him stopping to meet people who have been affected by cancer whether they have survived cancer, are family members of a survivor, a doctor who treats cancer, but also is a survivor, etc you hear their stories. As someone who lost their mother to lung cancer, I was able to connect with so many of these stories. And David's strength to bike so many miles and meet with these people is amazing.
Again, I highly recommend this book!
August 10, 2022
Cycle of Lives is a book that tells the story of 15 people touched by cancer and one more. One who, in addition to having lived closely with the disease, decided to unite 15 participants through a journey of discoveries and surprises.
I felt involved and impacted by each story in the book, with their challenges and the resilience they showed. Each trying to fight their battles, worrying about the people around them and the uncertainty of a future.
I highly recommend it!
I felt involved and impacted by each story in the book, with their challenges and the resilience they showed. Each trying to fight their battles, worrying about the people around them and the uncertainty of a future.
I highly recommend it!
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