No Cure for Being Human
By Kate Bowler
And Other Truths I Need to Hear. Random House, 2021.
Summary of No Cure for Being Human book by Kate Bowler
A poignant memoir chronicling the life of Kate Bowler after she received a Stage Four cancer diagnosis—the challenges she encountered, questions of faith, and her fight to stay positive while facing death.
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What do you get from this book? A heart-wrenching memoir of hope, faith, and survival in the face of cancer
When diagnosed with cancer, Kate Bowler’s world was turned upside down and she began to question prosperity gospel
Kate had a difficult time adjusting to immunotherapy drugs, and created her own doctrines to keep her positive
Letting go of material possessions was a pragmatic decision that helped Kate break through her illusions of control
Living in a “present-moment” mindset helped Kate appreciate the little blessings as well as the big ones
When Kate’s doctor couldn’t answer all her questions about liver surgery, her friends created a database to help her
“Time” is a hard thing to grasp, especially when you’re bouncing between cancer diagnoses
A simple mistake almost resulted in another round of radiation, and it wreaked havoc on Kate’s emotions
Learning how to live without fear was a difficult but necessary step as Kate moved on with her life
After everything Kate has been through, she understands that humanity is about embracing the good with the bad
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Who should read No Cure for Being Human book
- Chronically ill patients
- doctors and nurses
- medical students
- cancer survivors
- those seeking inspiration
- anyone who’s been affected by cancer
About the author of No Cure for Being Human
Kate Bowler
Kate Bowler is a Canadian author and professor at Duke Divinity School. She earned her master’s in religion from the Yale Divinity School, and her PhD from Duke University. Bowler has appeared on NPR, Today, and TED Stage. She hosts a popular podcast, Everything Happens, in which she interviews notable self-help experts on finding the good in bad situations.
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