Cancer on Five Dollars a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me through the Toughest Journey of My Life
Author: Robert Schimmel
In the spring of 2000, Robert Schimmel was riding high. He’d won the Stand-Up of the Year Award, his HBO special was a huge hit, and his sitcom had been picked up. And then it all came crashing down. Diagnosed with Stage III non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he was told he would have to undergo chemotherapy immediately. The sitcom was dumped and the fire of his white-hot career started to go out. But Schimmel never lost his sense of humor, his knife-like edge, and most of all, his passion to entertain. Indeed, it was his basic need to laugh-even if the only people around him were suffering from cancer and the room he was playing was the Mayo Clinic infusion center-that carried him through his ordeal. From his colorful banter with nurses and other patients during chemo, to his hilarious conversation with a wig salesman, going for the laugh was Robert Schimmel’s survival mechanism. Alternately laugh-out-loud funny and profound, Cancer on Five Dollars a Day is an honest account of how one man’s face-off with a deadly disease helped him better understand himself.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Like his comedy, his book is deeply personal.Like his stand-up act, the memoir is coarse and candid.Buy the book for the laughing and crying.
Deseret News
The candid description of [Schimmel's] journey is alternately funny and moving.
Malibu Times
Candid and surprisingly funny.
Tucson Citizen
This excellent book is the deeply moving account of one man's battle with cancer.Both laugh-out-loud funny as well as deeply touching.
Punchline.com)
In his new memoir.[Schimmel] lets us tag along on a very personal, painful and yes, hilarious journey.Thoughtful as it is raw; and, it's consistently funny throughout.
What People Are Saying
Billy Crystal
"Robert Schimmel always made me laugh. Now he makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Cancer on $5 a Day is a true testament to laughter and the power of the creative spirit."
Howie Mandel
"Watching Robert's journey through the loss of a child and his own health issues while constantly maintaining a filthy sense of humor makes him truly inspirational. A very important read."
Leland Green
"Despite continuing scientific advances, the mind-body connection has never been more important. Robert Schimmel's humanity, humor, and positive energy in his book are tools all patients can use to complement modern medicine in their fight against cancer."--(Leland Green, M.D., Attending Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California)
Lawrence D. Piro
"Robert Schimmel is a funny man. He hasn't had a funny life, however. Hearing Robert's story and how he has used his gift of humor to conquer personal challenge is truly remarkable. He inspires us all to try a therapeutic laugh in our lives."--(Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, M.D., President and CEO, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute)
Organic Baby and Toddler Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Natural Food
Author: Lizzie Vann
Fresh, additive-free natural foods are essential for the healthy development of all children. Now every parent can prepare tasty and nutritious meals with the Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook.
Why choose organic food? Babies in the womb and young children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pesticides, additives and genetically modified ingredients in food. Lizzie Vann explains how to avoid these dangerous elements, including helpful tips on deciphering food labels and identifying the most harmful additives to avoid. She also gives advice on where to shop for organic products and what to buy for your organic pantry.
Recipes from birth to preschool: Easy and quick recipes and menu plans are carefully adapted for each stage of your child's development. Each section outlines essential superfoods for each age group and provides appetizing recipes for healthy, satisfying meals.
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