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How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick by Letty Cottin Pogrebin

enidsorko's review against another edition

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4.0

Very good book on a depressing subject. This was not good bedtime reading for me- had to stay up late watching comedies after reading some chapters. Lots of good information and useful suggestions.

eralon's review against another edition

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4.0

These are important issues to consider and I'm really glad someone wrote this book. I would have appreciated better organization and more science about what actually makes people feel better.

hcq's review against another edition

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2.0

Not bad. Some good stories, but not as much practical advice as I'd hoped. Then again, to be fair, I've had some experience with this (from both ends), so I already know a bit too much about the topic.

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3.0

The first third of the book was great (interesting and informative) and the last third of the book was also very good, with practical advice and insights. The middle part, a paean to Sloan Kettering, was enjoyable for personal reasons but it felt like padding - I'm not sure how it will help me deal with others.

The bottom line was that I bought the book because I think it will be useful for me and my family.
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