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Malignant Metaphor

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An unprecedented take on cancer and recovery

Winner of the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing

"Mitchell does a convincing job sorting fact from fiction, diffusing fear, and challenging the manipulative language of fundraisers who aim for pocketbooks rather than intellectual honesty . . . Mitchell's research is rooted in science, while her writing remains grippingly personal." — Quill & Quire

Alanna Mitchell explores the facts and myths about cancer in this powerful book, as she recounts her family's experiences with the disease. When her beloved brother-in-law John is diagnosed with malignant melanoma, Alanna throws herself into the latest clinical research, providing us with a clear description of what scientists know of cancer and its treatments. When John enters the world of alternative treatments, Alanna does, too, looking for the science in untested waters. She comes face to face with the misconceptions we share about cancer, which are rooted in blame and anxiety, and opens the door to new ways of looking at our most-feared illness.

Beautifully written, Malignant Metaphor is a touching and persuasive book that has the power to change the conversation about cancer. Clear-eyed and compassionate, Mitchell opens the door to new ways of looking at our most-feared illness.


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Publisher: ECW Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 1, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781770907973
  • File size: 1783 KB
  • Release date: September 1, 2015

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781770907973
  • File size: 1325 KB
  • Release date: September 1, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781770907973
  • File size: 2771 KB
  • Release date: September 1, 2015

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An unprecedented take on cancer and recovery

Winner of the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing

"Mitchell does a convincing job sorting fact from fiction, diffusing fear, and challenging the manipulative language of fundraisers who aim for pocketbooks rather than intellectual honesty . . . Mitchell's research is rooted in science, while her writing remains grippingly personal." — Quill & Quire

Alanna Mitchell explores the facts and myths about cancer in this powerful book, as she recounts her family's experiences with the disease. When her beloved brother-in-law John is diagnosed with malignant melanoma, Alanna throws herself into the latest clinical research, providing us with a clear description of what scientists know of cancer and its treatments. When John enters the world of alternative treatments, Alanna does, too, looking for the science in untested waters. She comes face to face with the misconceptions we share about cancer, which are rooted in blame and anxiety, and opens the door to new ways of looking at our most-feared illness.

Beautifully written, Malignant Metaphor is a touching and persuasive book that has the power to change the conversation about cancer. Clear-eyed and compassionate, Mitchell opens the door to new ways of looking at our most-feared illness.


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  • Details

    Publisher:
    ECW Press

    Kindle Book
    Release date: September 1, 2015

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781770907973
    File size: 1783 KB
    Release date: September 1, 2015

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781770907973
    File size: 1325 KB
    Release date: September 1, 2015

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781770907973
    File size: 2771 KB
    Release date: September 1, 2015

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
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