"My copy of When Someone You Love Has Cancer arrived this morning and I immediately sat down and read it from cover to cover. I believe this small book will be a blessing to many who have loved ones suffering from cancer. My wife's sister has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I know Cecil's words will be helpful both to my wife and others in the family.
"I especially appreciated the short prayers at the end of each chapter and the helpful and very practical hints in the appendix.
"Thank you, Cec, for writing and thank you, Harvest House Publishers, for making this book available to people who need comfort and encouragement."
-John R. Burbank
"Thank you for the privilege of reading When Someone You Love Has Cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, I found that Cecil Murphey wrote truthfully about the feelings that cancer patients experience. His advice to caregivers to be a listener is priceless. One of my most important needs was for someone to just listen to me and allow me to share all of my feelings without fear of rejection, judgment or criticism. In addition, the power of physical presence was so necessary in order for me to know that I was not alone. That physical presence translated into God's presence for me."The prayers are beautiful."The chapter, When She Can Still Smell the Flowers, is delightful. It is a wonderful reminder to all of us to share our love and appreciation to others while they can savor the moments and the memories."The appendix offers extremely helpful and very practical tips for caregivers. This book is easy to read and a great resource. I recommend it to all caregivers who have a loved one facing any kind of life altering disease or challenge."
-Karen Schlender
"Cec Murphey's well-written book addresses cancer in a personal, practical way. The appendix offers guidance for caregivers and explains what to avoid doing and saying as well as what is appreciated.
"Michal Sparks' watercolor illustrations are beautiful. The book is more than an quick-read. It even feels good to the touch, because the paper quality makes page-handling enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to everyone."
-Lucy McGuire
"Being a breast cancer survivor, I find When Someone You Love Has Cancer very much true to the case stories in the book. I was impressed that regardless of any diagnosis that there were some helpful suggestions listed in the book"
-Vicki G. Castleberry, 39 years breast cancer survivor
"When Someone You Love Has Cancer has timeless words of comfort and support. Inspiration that can be turned to again and again when the going gets rough. For me it has reminded me of times and people I don't want to forget. While at the same time giving me the means to help those in my life currently going through this time of trial.
"This book is a wonderful addition to Cec's Caregiver series."
-Virginia Garberding, RN, director of education, The Wealshire
"Cec Murphey is not a man prone to self-pity, but one who always looks for God's sustaining presence in life's most challenging moments. In When Someone You Love Has Cancer, Cec's pastoral sensitivity is paired with the often unseen emotions that come from his own experience of having loved ones who've battled cancer. The personal vignettes, the comforting prayers, and the lovely illustrations by Michal Sparks combine to offer the gift of serenity for those in the midst of pain and uncertainty."
-Rev. Suzy Cothran, pastor at Wythe Presbyterian Church in Hampton, VA
"The beautiful book, When Someone You Love Has Cancer, by Cecil Murphey, is a "must" read book for anyone who has a loved one with cancer. As a cancer survivor, I wish my family and friends had a copy when I was in the midst of dealing with cancer. The book is helpful and beautiful.
-Pastor Carolyn A. Driver
