Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients Paperback – Illustrated, July 22, 1998

A very enlightening read. Dr. Bernie Siegal's insights reaffirmed thoughts, ideas, and beliefs that I have learned over the years from other sources. These insights are great for healing whatever ails you.

I discovered this book in the late 1980s after my Dad's death from colon cancer. What I love about Bernie Siegal is that he does not recommend a particular cancer treatment. He writes about a way to view oneself. In the days when he began to change the way he saw his patients, passivity was the norm for those with life threatening illness. One was encouraged to merely do as the doctor said, not ask questions, and die quietly.I have now been a healthcare worker for well over 30 years, and I am seeing a resurgence of this attitude among institutions. Today's idea is to see the "patient" as a "customer" and to sell fear, (as I see it). We've turned back to encouraging passivity. The lifesaving measures for you or your loved one may be inside the walls of a healthcare facility, or maybe not. ASK QUESTIONS! On the other hand, that alternative practitioner could be preying upon the uninformed. ASK QUESTIONS.What I see as important about what Bernie is saying is that you must find out how you "see it", rather than buying whatever we (mainstream or alternative) have to sell you. The best way to survive the medical maze is to participate in your recovery, in your very life. Your specific answers are not here, but ways to seek them are indeed inside this volume.Bernie's writing is enlightening and positive, though not in a simplistic "put on a smile" way. I believe this is a must read for those living with cancer and for their families.A supposedly scientific study stated that positivity does not statistically improve survival rates. Who gives a damn? I, personally, would rather have a short, happy life than a long, miserable one. When I come near death, joy is what I want for myself and for my family.

Very low price compared to new copy. Book arrived in excellent shape!

Very uplifting and spiritual

I bought this book for a close friend of mine who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. I live on the other side of the world, but wanted to do my bit to be supportive & lift his spirits.I know this book is fairly old now, but seeing as though it is written by an oncology surgeon & generally had good reviews, i felt its message of having a positive mental attitude hasn't really dated.To be truthful, I didn't read this book - I had it shipped directly to a friend who I trusted to review it on my behalf and then pass onto the sick friend if they thought the book was up to scratch. That is the only reason I have given 4 stars and not 5.Anyway, today I received a message from my sick friend thanking me for the book, that he can't put it down, that its like the author is speaking directly to him & completely understands his attitude from the moment of diagnosis to where he is now - intense chemo and radiotherapy. This to me is testament to the books credibility - it gives solace and hope & I thank Bernie Siegel very much for that.

If you have a loved one facing the devastating news of cancer or any life threatening illness, this is a fantastic tool to put in their hands or read together if it is your significant other or your child. HOPE lives in between the pages of this and the other books and materials from Dr Bernie Siegel.My late husband and I had the blessing of attending Dr. Siegel's seminars and workshops back so many years ago and my and my hubby's outlook into his disease were forever changed. We had been handed a sentence by an oncologist that had no understanding that his job was first to heal. Dr Siegel changed that and I attribute to his teachings much of the time we had together that was far beyond the initial prognosis. My heart is grateful even after two decades since my beloved went on to meet the Lord because I recall how this loving doctor Siegel made a difference to us.Today I find myself buying this book for one of my parents who has been diagnosed with Cancer. The journey begins anew.Blessings upon all of you who are confronted with an illness that is threatening your life or the life of someone beloved to you. -- Please let me know if you find my review helpful. It is always nice to know writing these reviews makes a difference.

This is an outstand book for someone who has a loved one or friend diagnosed with the terrible disease of cancer. The author is an outstanding writer and oncologist with wonderful stories and a strong, healthy view of coping with this dreaded disease and/or being a support to someone is actually has the dreaded diagnosis. More than 30 years ago, someone gave this book to me when a friend of mine was diagnosed with a poor prognosis. It gave me a different way to think about cancer and a more informed perspective on how to deal with someone else's diagnosis. Then, two decades later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The information in this book help me immensely as I trudged through the horrid chemo treatments and their debilitating physical and emotional impact. I have bought this book at least seven times since my own diagnosis for other people. Everyone agrees, it is a wonderful book.

Highly recommend this book!