After Shock From Cancer Diagnosis To Healing

Media interviews/articles/reviews of AFTER SHOCK

Recent Book Awards

Best Books 2007 Award - Finalist - Health/Alternative Medicine

Best Books 2007 Award - Finalist - Health/Cancer

Indie Excellence 2007 Award - Finalist - Health

Interviews with Puja Thomson, author of AFTER SHOCK

For the WBAI RADIO SHOW (go to http://archive.wbai.org/), and scroll down to December 3rd, 12 Noon, "Science, Health and Healing"-- interview by Dr. Majid Ali

CLICK HERE for WKNY RADIO SHOW Kingston (1490 AM), an interview by Allison Friedman (48 min.) (October 23, 2007, The Therapy Sisters)

CLICK HERE for WAMC Northeast Public Radio, June 11, 2007 by Dr. Nina Sax (7 min.)

(June 11, 2007, The Health Show)

CLICK HERE for the RealPlayer download (if necessary)

CLICK HERE for an interview by Karin Janin, Director, MH Woman's Network (38 min.)

(September 2007, Mid-Hudson Woman's Network)

Articles written on Puja Thomson and/or AFTER SHOCK

Townsend Letter, The Examiner of Alternative Medicine (for Doctors and Patients), FEB/MAR 2008, hardcopy only, for review of AFTER SHOCK... by Rose Marie Williams

CLICK HERE for an article, "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Kathy Kahn in HV Biz October 16th 2009 from her interview with Puja Thomson, giving hints for the cancer journey with reference to After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing

CLICK HERE for a book review by Judith A. Greenfield, PhD, RN

(Summer 2007, Healthcare Communications Project)

CLICK HERE for "Navigating Your Way" by Lorrie Klosterman

(January 2007, Chronogram Magazine)

AFTER SHOCK... has appeared in the following publications:

Poughkeepsie Journal, New Paltz Times, InsideOUT magazine, Creations Magazine, Viha Connection, Chronogram Magazine, Hudson Valley Business Journal, Ulster Publishing.

Media Reviews of AFTER SHOCK

"It appears you've thought of every detail in assisting the patient from diagnosis to recovery. I like the yellow pages in the Appendix. This is a user-friendly guide, that can help patients and their families organize the chaos of cancer.
I appreciate your gentle, encouraging tone and practical, non-judgemental advice."
Writer's Digest, judge 41

"AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING... helps the reader through decisions that must be made after diagnosis; including choosing professional support, organizing bills and insurance records, relaxing, and allowing family and friends to help."
ForeWord Magazine - ForeWord This Week Archives (Jan '07) included in 'titles of note from our review stacks'

"I highly recommend the insights and practical value of this balanced and compassionate book for anyone facing cancer. It is an important tool of personal empowerment at a time when so many people feel that their life is beyond their control. It deserves widespread attention.”
June Peoples, Executive Producer of the national, weekly public radio program “The Infinite Mind”

"This book is an easy read and a must for anyone diagnosed with cancer or for their family and friends. It provides a wealth of knowledge, via the real life experiences of others. Conventional Western treatments, complementary alternative treatments and enhancements to the healing process via nurturing of the mind, spirit and emotions are all explored in depth and explained in easily understood language. “After Shock” can be used as a source for information about a treatment method or simply for ideas to lift the spirit or soothe the emotions. Buy this one! You will find yourself picking it up often!"
Carol Sutcliffe, MSW Intern, Excerpt from a book review in Celebrate Life! The Newsletter of the Oncology Support Program at Benedictine Hospital of Kingston, NY (Nov/Dec '07)

"The author offers a wealth of information on treatment options: conventional, holistic, and integrative... This book is a powerful, empowering resource for anyone facing the experience of a cancer diagnosis. She urges one to trust instinct in choosing the right treatment as well as to seek knowledge. She encourages one to seek strength from family and friends, from healing retreats, from nature, from indulging in favorite activities and seeking out new ones. She stresses that one is more than just a body: to heal, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit must all be cared for. Finally, she offers the hope that a cancer diagnosis can be a strengthening, renewing experience."
Karen Matteo, Reviewer for CRAAB (Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer)

"What sets Puja Thomson's book, After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing, apart from other cancer books is the encouragement given to the cancer patient to forge his or her own healing path, a healing path that is unbounded by the strictures of either conventional or alternative medicine. To facilitate making cancer care decisions, charts are included of Western Options and Complementary Options and the patient can proceed through the lists, checking off with a plus or minus the different options. Accompanying the charts are wonderful lists of questions regarding the cancer diagnosis and possible treatment that can be taken to the doctor and/or practitioner. In addition, there are comprehensive forms for the cancer patient to create his or her own cancer-related Yellow Pages. By giving the cancer patient the essential questions to ask, After Shock importantly imbues the cancer patient with confidence to make not only wise choices, but the most personally satisfying choices to promote healing."
Sally Gould, Breastcancerchoices.org

“Your book is excellent and isn't just about alternative and complementary, I mean you talk a great deal about organizing your treatments and listening to your doctors. I feel this book might be useful for people with any kind of medical problem… organizing your paper work, organizing your bills and records- very important for people undergoing any type of treatment...”
Dr. Nina Sax, from an interview with Puja Thomson

"...For years I have recommended to every woman Dr Susan Love's Breast Book... Right next to it on your most accessible bookshelf should be Puja Thomson's AFTER SHOCK. Equipped with those two books you can probably handle most of what cancer throws at you- if not with aplomb, at least with informed and organized grace...."

Suzanne McHugh, InsideOUT magazine, Jan-Feb '07.

"Puja Thomson's extremely important book, AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING- a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way, is both practical, inspiring, and user-friendly. It contains a gold mine of resources and insights. Among the areas of concern are Reach Out - Don't Go It Alone, Keep Your Sanity - Organize the Paper Trail, and Reach In - Create Your Own Wellness Program, and much, much more. Well worth while. (Be sure not to confuse this with another recent book, also entitled After Shock)"

Newsletter Vol. XVIII, No. 1, July 2007 of the Consciousness Research and Training Project

“… part practical guide, part spiritual support and part shared experience, all combined to provide a person faced with this life-challenging event a comprehensive and compassionate resource.”
Mala Hoffman of Ulster Publishing’s November 2nd 2006 issue of Alm@nac
(Woodstock Times and New Paltz Times)

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		Media interviews/articles/reviews of AFTER SHOCK Recent Book Awards Best Books 2007 Award - Finalist - Health/Alternative Medicine Best Books 2007 Award - Finalist - Health/Cancer Indie Excellence 2007 Award - Finalist - Health Interviews with Puja Thomson, author of AFTER SHOCK For the WBAI RADIO SHOW (go to http://archive.wbai.org/), and scroll down to December 3rd, 12 Noon, "Science, Health and Healing"-- interview by Dr. Majid Ali CLICK HERE for WKNY RADIO SHOW Kingston (1490 AM), an interview by Allison Friedman (48 min.) (October 23, 2007, The Therapy Sisters) CLICK HERE for WAMC Northeast Public Radio, June 11, 2007 by Dr. Nina Sax (7 min.) (June 11, 2007, The Health Show) CLICK HERE for the RealPlayer download (if necessary) CLICK HERE for an interview by Karin Janin, Director, MH Woman's Network (38 min.) (September 2007, Mid-Hudson Woman's Network) Articles written on Puja Thomson and/or AFTER SHOCK Townsend Letter, The Examiner of Alternative Medicine (for Doctors and Patients), FEB/MAR 2008, hardcopy only, for review of AFTER SHOCK... by Rose Marie Williams CLICK HERE for an article, "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Kathy Kahn in HV Biz October 16th 2009 from her interview with Puja Thomson, giving hints for the cancer journey with reference to After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing CLICK HERE for a book review by Judith A. Greenfield, PhD, RN (Summer 2007, Healthcare Communications Project) CLICK HERE for "Navigating Your Way" by Lorrie Klosterman (January 2007, Chronogram Magazine) AFTER SHOCK... has appeared in the following publications: Poughkeepsie Journal, New Paltz Times, InsideOUT magazine, Creations Magazine, Viha Connection, Chronogram Magazine, Hudson Valley Business Journal, Ulster Publishing. Media Reviews of AFTER SHOCK "It appears you've thought of every detail in assisting the patient from diagnosis to recovery. I like the yellow pages in the Appendix. This is a user-friendly guide, that can help patients and their families organize the chaos of cancer. I appreciate your gentle, encouraging tone and practical, non-judgemental advice." Writer's Digest, judge 41 "AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING... helps the reader through decisions that must be made after diagnosis; including choosing professional support, organizing bills and insurance records, relaxing, and allowing family and friends to help." ForeWord Magazine - ForeWord This Week Archives (Jan '07) included in 'titles of note from our review stacks' "I highly recommend the insights and practical value of this balanced and compassionate book for anyone facing cancer. It is an important tool of personal empowerment at a time when so many people feel that their life is beyond their control. It deserves widespread attention.” June Peoples, Executive Producer of the national, weekly public radio program “The Infinite Mind” "This book is an easy read and a must for anyone diagnosed with cancer or for their family and friends. It provides a wealth of knowledge, via the real life experiences of others. Conventional Western treatments, complementary alternative treatments and enhancements to the healing process via nurturing of the mind, spirit and emotions are all explored in depth and explained in easily understood language. “After Shock” can be used as a source for information about a treatment method or simply for ideas to lift the spirit or soothe the emotions. Buy this one! You will find yourself picking it up often!" Carol Sutcliffe, MSW Intern, Excerpt from a book review in Celebrate Life! The Newsletter of the Oncology Support Program at Benedictine Hospital of Kingston, NY (Nov/Dec '07) "The author offers a wealth of information on treatment options: conventional, holistic, and integrative... This book is a powerful, empowering resource for anyone facing the experience of a cancer diagnosis. She urges one to trust instinct in choosing the right treatment as well as to seek knowledge. She encourages one to seek strength from family and friends, from healing retreats, from nature, from indulging in favorite activities and seeking out new ones. She stresses that one is more than just a body: to heal, the body, mind, emotions, and spirit must all be cared for. Finally, she offers the hope that a cancer diagnosis can be a strengthening, renewing experience." Karen Matteo, Reviewer for CRAAB (Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer) "What sets Puja Thomson's book, After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing, apart from other cancer books is the encouragement given to the cancer patient to forge his or her own healing path, a healing path that is unbounded by the strictures of either conventional or alternative medicine. To facilitate making cancer care decisions, charts are included of Western Options and Complementary Options and the patient can proceed through the lists, checking off with a plus or minus the different options. Accompanying the charts are wonderful lists of questions regarding the cancer diagnosis and possible treatment that can be taken to the doctor and/or practitioner. In addition, there are comprehensive forms for the cancer patient to create his or her own cancer-related Yellow Pages. By giving the cancer patient the essential questions to ask, After Shock importantly imbues the cancer patient with confidence to make not only wise choices, but the most personally satisfying choices to promote healing." Sally Gould, Breastcancerchoices.org “Your book is excellent and isn't just about alternative and complementary, I mean you talk a great deal about organizing your treatments and listening to your doctors. I feel this book might be useful for people with any kind of medical problem… organizing your paper work, organizing your bills and records- very important for people undergoing any type of treatment...” Dr. Nina Sax, from an interview with Puja Thomson "...For years I have recommended to every woman Dr Susan Love's Breast Book... Right next to it on your most accessible bookshelf should be Puja Thomson's AFTER SHOCK. Equipped with those two books you can probably handle most of what cancer throws at you- if not with aplomb, at least with informed and organized grace...." Suzanne McHugh, InsideOUT magazine, Jan-Feb '07. "Puja Thomson's extremely important book, AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING- a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way, is both practical, inspiring, and user-friendly. It contains a gold mine of resources and insights. Among the areas of concern are Reach Out - Don't Go It Alone, Keep Your Sanity - Organize the Paper Trail, and Reach In - Create Your Own Wellness Program, and much, much more. Well worth while. (Be sure not to confuse this with another recent book, also entitled After Shock)" Newsletter Vol. XVIII, No. 1, July 2007 of the Consciousness Research and Training Project “… part practical guide, part spiritual support and part shared experience, all combined to provide a person faced with this life-challenging event a comprehensive and compassionate resource.” Mala Hoffman of Ulster Publishing’s November 2nd 2006 issue of Alm@nac (Woodstock Times and New Paltz Times) Back to Reviews page
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