Journey Unknown, Second Edition
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0-9847683
Pages: 106
Dimensions: 6 in × 9 in × 0.254 in
Weight: 0.341 lb
Focusing on the Emotional Aspects of Cancer, Mastectomy, and Chemotherapy
In 1987, at the age of 46, Margaret Phalor Barnhart was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a modified radical mastectomy, followed by six months of chemotherapy. To help ease the emotional and psychological burden of the disease and its treatment, she penned poems and sketched artwork. Journey Unknown is a chronological compilation of these inspirational pieces.
From shock, anger, and denial through depression and, finally, acceptance, Ms. Barnhart’s story is powerful and touching and sure to be an inspiration to other cancer patients. Journey Unknown can be read in its entirety in a few hours. However, the poems and artwork will certainly inspire countless hours of reflection, and new insights can be found with each reading.
An excellent resource for cancer patients, their families, and their friends. Actually, anyone who is coping with the pain and reality of any type of loss will want to read this book. It will also be of help to: nurses and doctors, pastors and chaplains, hospice staff and volunteers, social workers.
This book is also available in Kindle and iPad versions.
Reviews
Thought provoking and extremely inspirational.
Title: Journey Unknown
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Author: Margaret Barnhart
ISBN: 978-0-9847683-8-7
Genre: Inspirational/Motivational
Pages: 108
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A journey with purpose and meaning…
I did not know what to expect when I began reading “Journey Unknown.” I soon discovered that it provided something I needed. It took me some time to develop this review because of that reason. I lost my father to cancer four years ago. Margaret Barnhart’s words were soothing and helpful in many ways. I truly believe this book will touch each reader in a special, unique way for each of us contend with cancer is many different ways.
“Journey Unknown,” not only shares with us Margaret’s thoughts and emotions but she has included the thoughts and feelings of her friends and loved ones. These insights are powerful and moving. Margaret also included her artwork which adds another level of emotion to this inspiring work. Are you in need of relief? Do you need inspiration and comfort during the difficult times brought on by cancer? Read “Journey Unknown.”
From the first word, Margaret Barnhart delivers a strong, unflinching, passion filled description of her struggle with breast cancer. “Journey Unknown” will shine a light on the thoughts, struggles, inner-strength, and will to survive from the first page to the last. With each passing page, it is virtually impossible not to think about the impact of cancer in our life or in those around us. The inspiration is clear, the motivation is powerful, and the will to live is undeniable. It is these aspects and more that make “Journey Unknown” such an inspirational book.
The strength of “Journey Unknown” lies in the fact that Margaret wrote these words and drew the artwork while winning her battle with breast cancer. Author Margaret Barnhart is the true inspiration behind this book. I recommend “Journey Unknown”.
You can purchase Journey Unknown from the following retailers:
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
The Laurus Company
Conquering All Obstacles 5 STARS
Margaret Phalor Barnhart will captivate any audience who can relate to losing identity and the sense of being in an uncontrollable life. With her story of Cancer, she includes testimonies of her journey—an inner depth of emotions through poetry, short recollections, dated journal entries, illustrations, and even interviews from her loved ones who were also affected by this unplanned identity thief. “Journey Unknown” goes beyond the initial feelings of devastation as Margaret also includes how she *conquered her own obstacles.* Journey Unknown is a heart-felt, easy-to-read inspirational read for all.
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen, May 18, 2012