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Not sure why "Lucky Man" is on this list. Michael J Fox doesn't have cancer, he has Parkinson's. It is an excellent book tho.

Backus Strikes Back is also about Parkinson's- I put them on the list because they are about treating serious illness with humor- maybe the list should be called Funny Books About Illness, but that isn't as catchy!

Loren wrote: "Backus Strikes Back is also about Parkinson's- I put them on the list because they are about treating serious illness with humor- maybe the list should be called Funny Books About Illness, but that..."

Then may I add Don't Kill the Birthday Girl as she treats severe food allergy with great humor which I find amazing?

I will delete it if you don't want it here.

~☆ Alice☆~ wrote: "Loren wrote: "Backus Strikes Back is also about Parkinson's- I put them on the list because they are about treating serious illness with humor- maybe the list should be called Funny Books About Ill..."

Please do post! I'm sure there have been many great books since this list started!

Hi--Would you consider adding to the list? The U of Iowa Press published my "The Adventures of Cancer Bitch," to good reviews: "Wisenberg brings her serious writing chops to bear in unflinching observations on breast cancer, cancer research, and teaching." --Library Journal

"virtuosic...poignant"--Kyle Minor, Salon
"The Adventures of Cancer Bitch is funny, touching, sad, uplifting and informative - all at the same time."--Chicago Tribune

"Best book for someone who likes the idea of the Oprah Book Club but thinks they're too cool"--Time Out Chicago

"deeply personal, often darkly funny"–Kirkus Reviews


"(An) incredible book.... Wisenberg is acerbic, unsettling, truthful, and often hilarious." --Rain Taxi

Would you consider adding "T(h)umor, Dear Cancer Diary,..." by Federico Muelas to your list? it just came out on Amazon