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 There is Hope and From A Different Point of View November 17, 2004
Val
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Being diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis and feeling completely alone in a world where no one understands your pain, grief, and fear Catherine Simone provides hope and friendship through her writing. In her third book Awakening Through The Tears she leads you through her story of how she "healed the rest of the way". Unlike in her first two books Simone goes into great detail regarding the mind/body/spirit relationship to IC and the hormone connection, both of which led to her healing. Due to Simone's honesty and desire for IC sufferers to learn from her experience, I feel as if so many of the "mysteries" of my body have been revealed to me. This book has also provided my husband, friends, and family with a vivid picture of what it is like to live through IC. With all that I have learned from Awakening Through The Tears, I now have hope that I too will be "healed the rest of the way" with my Interstitial Cystitis.
Valerie Farley
Catherine Simone's book, Awakening Through The Tears, is one that should not only be read by those who suffer from Interstitial Cystitis, but also by their family members. I am one of those "family members". My wife has been struggling with IC for the past year and we have felt as if we are totally alone. Nobody seemed to understand what it is like to live each day with IC. Simone's third book completes her series and certainly offers hope for those who have Interstitial Cystitis and to their family members. This book is a must for anyone who has IC or who knows someone who is suffering through this disease.
Kevin Farley
Message of Hope January 24, 2003
Rebecca Evans (Homer City, PA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Catherine Simone has outdone herself in her third book, making it THE book to read, not only if you have IC, but any disease that requires strong fortitude and hope to overcome. The book is filled with personal examples of her own story as well as general suggestions for others to build upon and use in their own situations. Truly a story of love, courage, tenacity, and finally, WELLNESS. You won't regret purchasing this one.
THIS BOOK IS A TRUE INSPIRATION..... April 18, 2004
shannon mckeough (canada)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book is by far my favorite of the 3 that Catherine has written (and the other 2 were wonderful). Anyone searching for any kind of meaning to their suffering, illness or life for that matter, should read this book. I really have to applaud her for writing this book because it is not easy to put the TRUTH out there sometimes. Healing will come, and come so much faster, when we understand the mind/body/spirit connection and this book was written to really 'wake us up' to that connection. This book is truly inspiring and has touched my heart so deeply. When I am feeling alone, anxious and afraid I pick this book up and it reminds me of my true spirit, of my power, of the Love and I know with 100% certainty that everything is going to be alright. I will put this book up along side my other favorite spiritual books and other favorite authors. I am so thankful this book, as well as the 2 other by the author, has come into my life.
coming full circle in understanding IC January 14, 2003
janet blum (danville, CA United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Catherine Simone's third book on her experience with interstitial cystitis (IC) focuses on the connection between our thoughts, emotions, spirit and the physical symptoms of IC. The physical symptoms which plague IC patients are often the only thing looked at by doctors and patients, but they are only part of the picture, and Catherine shows, through her own experiences, that much more is involved. She also discusses additional physical factors involved in IC based on insights she has gained, and her own experience, since writing her first 2 books. Catherine's writing has the ring of truth to it, and she writes with compassion, humility and sincerity in a down-to-earth, easily understood style. Her concern and caring for IC patients shines through. She never tries to dictate what someone else should do, but merely shares her own experiences as well as medical facts about the body; these facts are documented and footnoted. This book is fascinating for the way it looks at the person and their illness as a "whole" and for the thought-provoking associations it makes. I got a lot out of this book and it gave me lots of new things to think about. I'm anxious to read it again, and highly recommend it. Catherine's three books together provide a comprehensive study of IC and, most importantly, how she overcame it. No IC patient or close family member/friend should be without Catherine's three books. People, this is the way out...
She's still doing well! September 9, 2005
M. Brock
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is Catherine Simone's third book describing her battle with Interstitial Cystitis. In this one, she lets her readers know that she is still doing great but addresses spiritual, emotional, and mental issues that can attribute to/stem from the disease. Many people who have recovered are finding that although the physical symptoms are gone, the fear, anxiety, etc., tend to linger. This book perfectly complements her other two, bringing her work full circle. I am so thankful for this book...an excellent resource for every IC patient.
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