Cairndow Books Ltd., an independent publisher of inspiration, narrative medicine, and the power of empathy and compassion in health, healing, and whole-person care, proudly presents:

 

stay, breathe with me
STORIES OF COURAGE, HEALING, AND LOVE
by Helen Allison
Foreword by Dr. Rev. David Skelton

The real-life drama of patient stories brings a gift of wisdom that when we fully embrace the human side of illness, we can alleviate suffering, pain, and fear.

This book of narrative medicine uses the power of storytelling, empathy, and compassion to expose serious illness as a drama of body, mind, and soul where symptoms and suffering cannot be separated from the Person who is Ill. Indeed, it is the patient's wisdom that must guide healing hands.

Listen to the patient's wisdom in this passionate plea for patient-doctor collaboration, communication, and unconditional, non-judgmental care in serious illness.

 

 

What others say...

“Compelling reading for families of persons with life-threatening illnesses ...”
—M. Valentich, PhD, Professor Emerita, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Canada

“... stories (that) ... take us ... where we fear to go, but where we do need to go ...”
— M.Cumming/Chalmers, M.D., Palliative Care Physician

“... a “must read” for all health care professionals.”
—R. Anderson, President Lakes District Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, Hospice Volunteer

“... reminds us to mix equal parts of technology, love and compassion throughout our lives ...”
—C. McVeigh, R.N., Palliative Care Nurse

“... a privilege to recommend this book ... a wonderful read.”
—L.P. Levitt, M.D., co-author, Uncommon Wisdom: True Tales Of What Our Lives as Doctors Have Taught Us About Love Faith And Healing

“Stay, Breathe with Me by Helen Allison is a brilliantly conceived addition to the existing literature on palliative care...”
—Dr. Rev. David Skelton, M.B., B.S., D.M., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P., M.R.C.G.P., F.A.C.P., M.Div

 

 

About the Author:

Helen Allison, RN, BA, BSW, MSW, co-ordinated one of the first hospices in Canada. A palliative care nurse, medical social worker, and senior author of Social Work Services as a component of Palliative Care with Terminal Cancer Patients, (Haworth Press), Helen advocated and pursued whole-person care throughout her long career.

In Stay, Breath with Me: Stories of Courage, Healing, and Love, Helen shares her life's learning that patient wisdom is key to healing, relief from pain, and the alleviation of suffering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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