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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 362.1963720092 EAN: 9780826217547 ISBN: 0826217540 Label: University of Missouri Press Manufacturer: University of Missouri Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 280 Publication Date: October 05, 2007 Publisher: University of Missouri Press Studio: University of Missouri Press Editorial Review: Product Description: The tragedy of cystic fibrosis has been touchingly recounted before, but this is the first book to portray the symbiotic relationship between twins who share this life-threatening disease through adulthood. Isabel Stenzel Byrnes and Anabel Stenzel tell of their struggle to pursue normal lives while grappling with the realization that they might die young. Their story reflects the physical and emotional challenges of a particularly aggressive form of CF and tells how the twins bicultural heritage Japanese and German influenced the way they coped. The Power of Two is an honest and gripping portrayal of day-to-day health care, the impact of chronic illness on marriage and family, and the importance of a support network to continuing survival. These two remarkable sisters have much to teach about the power of perseverance and about the ultimate power of hope. Average Rating:
 Rating: - A Powerful DuetThe Power of Two is an amazing "Duet" written by twin sisters with a powerful will to live inspite of the challenges of living with a deadly genetic disease. Each takes turns "singing" the melodies of her own unique yet shared experiences. This is no sugar-coated fairy tale. It is a novel about survival even though the medical odds are stacked against you. The physical, social, psychological struggles, failures and triumphs are explicitly detailed. You will weep, you will cringe, you will exalt as ... Read More Rating: - You'll Never Take the Gift of Life for Granted AgainIn "The Power of Two: A Twin Triumph over Cystic Fibrosis," we meet identical twins, Isabel and Anabel Stenzel, who were born with a deadly disease: cystic fibrosis (CF). As adults, the sisters underwent the only "cure" for CF -- lung transplantation -- and are now living their lives at full-speed after childhoods dominated by chest percussions and drug therapy, numerous and lengthy hospitalizations, constant medical scrutiny, and watching their friends with CF die at young ages. "The Power of Two" ... Read More Rating: - The Power of Two: A Twin Triumph over Cystic FibrosisWhat a powerful book! The twins take you through a very tough physical journey of their lives. I could not put this book down, and I would be shocked if it did not touch your heart. This book is truly inspiring! Rating: - Amazing depiction of their interesting livesI agree with what Tiffany wrote before me. I'm also an adult with CF, just hit 30. I had considered writing my own little CF memoir, but these girls did such an awesome job with their vivid depiction of their experiences, thoughts and emotions throughout their lives, they covered it all. Their journey brings you into the world of all stages of CF from everyday maintenance to near death experiences, how it's changed since the 70's, the treatments, the pain and the joy in meeting others in this special ... Read More Rating: - A Tour De Force: Honest & HopefulWow. The twins' story about growing up with cystic fibrosis, their biracial family, and succeeding in going to college, finding love and ultimately receiving lung transplants is profoundly moving. Their honesty about their good (and not so good) experiences, particularly with their parents and brother, and later with boyfriends, is absolutely gripping. Their persistence and hope in the face of repeated challenges, conveyed in a well-written narrative, is awesome and makes this book a great read for ... Read More |
