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[mamculuna]

I want to send a present to a friend who'll be going through chemotherapy--I am thinking that a book would be good. She's an historical gardener, but also has various other interests. I don't know that she likes fiction, but am wondering about recent interesting non-fiction that people have been reading.  Any new good books out there?

But also, those of you who've been through it--is reading hard while you're on chemo? Any other suggestions?

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[rebekahroxanna.livejournal.com]

I'm doing a lot more reading because I don't have the energy to do much else.

I'd suggest light and engaging, though I am reading some fairly heavy stuff. My attention span is short. (I'm saving some of the fun stuff for Mongolia.)

I've started doing the NYTimes Crossword on line, so a gift subscription might be fun, but that would depend on the person.

My nonfiction is running to the mostly far left Christian stuff right now, so I don't know if there would be any interest there.

Different people react to chemo differently and chemo varies a lot (surprise to me). Some folks have an easy time of it. I hope your friend will.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks. You'd definitely be the authority, these days. I'm thinking right now that I may send her The Botany of Desire, since she like Omnivore's Dilemma and some other things along that line. I had heard that it was hard to concentrate, but I think that book can be read in little chunks.

It's so great to think about you going on another big trip. I really would love to see Mongolia.