Regine's book a teen girl's last words

She writes openly about the emotional and physical aspects of her 15month struggle to. Even though she did pass away in 2009 at 18, she left her inspiring thoughts on life behind in her blog which was turned into regines book. A teen girls last words true stories regine stokke. Chronicles her treatments and details her thoughts about and struggles with cancer. Regines book book burlington public library bibliocommons. Overall, i think that this book is an important book for teens to read because it makes cancer more real when they see that a person just like them got the disease. With these words, seventeenyearold norwegian regine stokke opens her heart and mind to the world as she shares her battle with a rare and aggressive strain of leukemia. Her goal was to paint a realistic picture of what its like battling a.

A teen girls last words true stories regine stokke regines blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following, and eventually became this book. The book deals with all the facets of living with cancer, from the good days to the bad and everything in between. She writes openly about the emotional and physical aspects of her 15month struggle to recover, and explains how her disease impacts her life. Regines book, a teen girls last words by regine stokke. Ive decided to start a blog about what its like to get a life threatening disease. Regine s blog, which became popular in norway, was first published as a book by a norwegian press in 2009 and is here translated into english. Regine s blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following, and eventually became this book. It was first adapted into book form in 2010, and became a. A teen girls last words by regine stokke, my first thought was that this would be a great book to recommend to teenagers who are always looking for more books like dave pelzers a child called it and other books. Regines book hardcover a teen girls last words true stories by regine stokke, henriette larsen translated by. Regines stated purpose with her posts was to give people a sense of what its like to. Regines photographs, from selfportraits to nature shots to pictures of rock stars, are printed in full color, sometimes overlaid with song lyrics or original poetry.

In direct, emotionally open prose, regine describes the details of cancer treatment, her optimism and frustrations, her excitement about rock music, and her relationships with friends and family. Her blog posts begin in fall 2008 and end with the last autumn of 2009, with concluding remarks from friends and loved ones in. A teen girls last words br19874 4 volumes by regine stokke blog posts of norwegian regine stokke 19912009, who was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia in 2008. Regines book by regine stokke, 9781936976010, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Leukemia, living with a serious illness, courage, teen memoir, blogging, photography regine stokke was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of acute myelogenous leukemia aml in august 2008, a few days after. But all of that changed when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Leukemia, living with a serious illness, courage, teen memoir, blogging, photography. Posts by andrea lipinski the new york public library.

Regines book paperback a teen girls last words true stories by regine stokke, henriette larsen translated by zest books, 9781936976010, 336pp. Regine stokke was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of acute myelogenous leukemia aml in august 2008, a few days after her 17th birthday. She jumped from hospital to hospital, and the disease, along with the mental strain from living with this illness, took an extreme toll on her health. Regine stokke began to blog about her daytoday life shortly after she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2008. Can fans of survivor stories appreciate a book about. Nov 26, 2012 regines book zest books, october 2012 is regines story as it was written on her blog and is supplemented with a selection of photos as well as comments from blog readers and entries from those who loved her most. Regine s book paperback a teen girl s last words true stories by regine stokke, henriette larsen translated by zest books, 9781936976010, 336pp. A teen girls last words, published last month, regine opens up about her diagnosis and struggle with multiple invasive treatments and how hard it was to hear her friends talk about the future. Regine stokke relate magazine inspiring teen girls. Also included are guest blogger entries, regines artwork and photography, plus photos of and sections written by regines closest friends and family members. A teen girls last words true stories regine stokke regines book. She writes openly about emotional and physical aspects of her 15month struggle to recover, and explains how her disease impacts her life. As a horde of freaks gathers near the town of salvation, deuce and her friends search for outside help and ready themselves to fight their largest battle yet. Printbraille national library service for the blind and.

The things they miss about her and the things they know they will miss experiencing with her. Wrote through the last full change of seasons of regines life, starting in autumn 2008 and ending in autumn 2009, you are brought into her life through journal entries, blog entries, letters, poems, photos, etc. Regine stokke, a seventeen year old living in norway, was diagnosed with a particularly virulent form of leukemia a blood canceracute myelogenous leukemia or amlin 2008. She writes openly about emotional and physical aspects of her 15month struggle to recover, and explains how. Wordings, which are entered by members, can only come from public domain sources. Henriette larsen regine stokke began to blog about her daytoday life shortly after she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2008.

Check out the previous and upcoming stops on the blogging for regine tour, which runs november 26 december 7th here. Regine stokke began her blog after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia in 2008. She writes openly about emotional and physical aspects of. The book shares her most intimate struggles and her beautiful photographs with the world. Mds scheduldes the words that describe the numbers are useradded, and based on public domain editions of the system. The melvil decimal system is not the dewey decimal system of today.

Regines blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following, and. Nov 30, 2012 check out the previous and upcoming stops on the blogging for regine tour, which runs november 26 december 7th here. Read regines book a teen girls last words by regine stokke available from rakuten kobo. A teen girls last words true stories is great ebook for you because the content which is full of information for you who else always deal with world and also have to make decision every. Regines book a teen girls last words true stories by. Wolfner talking book and braille library wolfner library. A friendship by ann patchett, written about their friendship after grealy passed away 2005 alex award winner. She jumped from hospital to hospital, and the disease, along with the mental strain from living with. Regines blog, which became popular in norway, was first published as a book by a norwegian press in 2009 and is here translated into english. Regines blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following, and eventually became this book. She decided that she would blog about what its like to live with a lifethreatening illness. A teen girls last words by regine stokke, my first thought was that this would be a great book to recommend to teenagers who are always looking for more books like dave pelzers a child called it and other books that are both tragic and real. Regines book hardcover a teen girls last words true stories by regine stokke, henriette larsen translated by zest books, 9781936976201, 336pp. The book is interlaced with family photos, her photography and heartfelt comments from friends and people who followed her blog.

A teen girls last words regines blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following, and eventually became this book. A teen girls last words regine stokke, author zest books, nonfiction, oct. A teen girl last words published by zest book offers a fascinating book of a normal teen girl who loved going to concerts, taking photos, writing poems, painting and hanging out with friends. The result is something very different than a diary or even memoir. Regine s stated purpose with her posts was to give people a sense of what it s like to live with such a serious illness, and her blog gained widespread acclaim. The last word on the gentle art of verbal selfdefense by suzette haden elgin and a great selection of related books. Join facebook to connect with anna cano and others you may know. The last word on the gentle art of verbal selfdefense by suzette haden elgin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unflinchingly honest, regines book is a moving account that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Henriette larsen served as translator for the new edition. She writes openly about emotional and physical aspects of her 15month struggle to recover, and. Jan 31, 20 when i first saw a copy of regines book. Henriette larsen regines blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following, and eventually became this book. Regines own written words became this beautiful book about her remarkable journey and a life lived. Wolfner talking book and braille library wolfner library home. A teen girls last words regines blog about living with leukemia gained a huge following in her native norway, and eventually turned into this incredible book. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Regines stated purpose with her posts was to give people a sense of what its like to live with such a serious illness, and her blog gained widespread acclaim.