Living in the shadow of death
Subtitle: a rabbi copes with cancer
By: Rabbi Stuart G. Weinblatt
Publisher: Urim Publications
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Brooklyn, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9789655241709
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Judaism; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Cancer; Cancer; Rabbis; Patients; Health; Spiritual life; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; Biography
Description: "A heartfelt account of how Rabbi Weinblatt confronts cancer after receiving this devastating diagnosis, this memoir traces his journey from beginning to end. It deals with his emotions, fears, and treatment and offers comfort, encouragement, and inspiration from a Jewish perspective. Using humor and coupling it with the wisdom of Jewish and Biblical sources as reflected in his sermons and other communications and writings, his words are a vehicle for sharing his experience and insights as he battles this disease. As a comforter to others, as well as a recipient of comfort, support, and love from family, friends, and members of his congregation, this book is also a valuable tool for clergy and health care professionals who interact with and counsel individuals in similar situations"--

""A heartfelt account of how Rabbi Weinblatt confronts cancer after receiving this devastating diagnosis. His memoir offers comfort, encouragement, and inspiration from a Jewish perspective and is also a valuable tool for clergy and health care professionals"--Provided by publisher"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.