Let’s Read: Nordie’s at Noon
Yes, I’m confirming the next book on our breast cancer book club reading list: “Nordie’s at Noon: The personal stories of four women too young for breast cancer.” (Thanks for the push, Sherry. I was so busy I overlooked the fact that another month was slipping by!)
These four women were all at different life stages when diagnosed with breast cancer. Patti was a 24, single corporate girl. Jana was a 27 year old about to get married. Jennifer, also 27, was five months pregnant. And Kim, at 30, was about to celebrate her son’s second birthday party.
People Magazine gave this book a 4-star review (10/9/06) and had this to say about it: ” …this is a rare book that has the saddest of endings and yet still manages to be–yes–life affirming.”
Let’s read this one asap. I’ll post my review at the end of the month; you can email me yours and I’ll make it an official post or you can add your comments/review as a comment to my review.
If you want, let me know what you want to read next in a comment or an email. Also, if it helps, here’s a link to the book on Amazon:
Not sure how (or why) this book club works? Here’s a link to my first explanatory post here on this site. Check out the other books we’ve read together on this site (look at the category, ‘breast cancer book club’ — there have been a bunch. I look forward to reading with you!
September 18th, 2007 at 8:19 am
You’re welcome for the “push” Karen!!
Happy to help. LOL!
Anyway, I’m ready to go. I’ve read this book (this weekend…I couldn’t wait..it was sitting on my night stand calling me to read!).
I’ll wait for you to post your review and then I’ll send you mine.
Enjoy the book. There are some difficult parts, but it’s worth the read.
It tugged at me more because it is about young women. I was over 40 when I was diagnosed which is getting more into the age you “expect” that it’s going to happen. That is happens to women as such early ages breaks my heart more than I can say. You all deserve so much more.
Love,
Sherry