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Hug Everyone You Know

A Year of Community, Courage, and Cancer

by Antoinette Truglio Martin
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Antoinette Martin believed herself to be a healthy and sturdy woman—that is, until she received a Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis. Cancer is scary enough for the brave, but for a wimp like Martin, it was downright terrifying. Martin had to swallow waves of nausea at the thought of her body being poisoned, and frequently fainted during blood draws and infusions. To add to her terror, cancer suddenly seemed to be all around her. In the months following her diagnosis, a colleague succumbed to cancer, and five of her friends were also diagnosed. Though tempted, Martin knew she could not hide in bed for ten months. She had a devoted husband, daughters, and a tribe of friends and relations. Along with work responsibilities, there were graduations, anniversaries, and roller derby bouts to attend, not to mention a house to sell and a summer of beach-bumming to enjoy. In order to harness support without scaring herself or anyone else, she journaled her experiences and began to e-mail the people who loved her—the people she called My Everyone. She kept them informed and reminded all to 'hug everyone you know' at every opportunity. Reading the responses became her calming strategy. Ultimately, with the help of her community, Martin found the courage within herself to face cancer with perseverance and humor.

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    October 3, 2017

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      • ISBN: 9781631522635
      • File size: 2053 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781631522635
      • File size: 837 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2017

      Martin used journaling and emails to "My Everyone," her group of close family and friends, to get through her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from early-stage breast cancer. Her "therapy" included a writer's program for patients at New York City's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which led to the creation of this memoir. The account reveals the value of keeping a journal as a means of coping with one's fears and acknowledges the support Martin received through sharing her experience rather than trying to shield others from her illness. She also encourages readers to take control of their own health care by questioning medical providers and making sure they are comfortable with the people administering their treatment. VERDICT A solid read for breast cancer patients.

      Copyright 2017 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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