- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Trafford Publishing (Mar 12 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1425136915
- ISBN-13: 978-1425136918
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #275,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Romy applies her previous interest and scholarly work on the body to her new physical reality. Her positive attitude and unique philosophy are truly inspirational.
The chapters are as follows: No Choice: Introduction: an overview of what happened to Romy and how she felt Why Not?: relates her philosophy on issues surrounding the surgery and the aftermath. It sets up a dream motif, and discusses that she is experiencing "Disability and Cyborg Drag;" Sure: specifically deals with her symptoms and the type of brain tumour she had; Hurry Up and Wait: deals with body issues and what Romy has learned from this ordeal; Oy: is her 'reality' chapter, it also deals with her current vision problems and her avid interest in popular culture; James-Paul:or Jamie was a close friend of Romy's who died six months before her surgery. He was an MD and he asked her to be his spiritual adviser-a non-religious endeavor. Mush: deals with the feeding tube, the food she was initially allowed to eat and what Romy does not eat now; What A Concept deals with her friends, family and that it was not surprising that new people were a part of her life; The Wormhole: Deals with the death of Romy's grandfather, that her grandparents survived the Holocaust, her Jewishness, the corridor she used to take in the hospital to where she said her first word. Blank: Deals with the coma. Something Funny This Way Comes: After the coma she listened to and watched lots of Comedy tapes including Seinfeld and Ellen Degenneres; Wind Me Up and Let Me Go: deals with Romy's love of coffee, her rehab and therapists in Toronto; Before: Before she went into the hospital Romy did many things, visited lots of places, and lived in Paris, France; Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. C'est La Vie deals with the birth of her nephew and how she was brought back to an infantile state in the hospital; Queasy: Her take on 'resistance' and how she moved to Montreal to live with her parents. Aha: Deals with the various challenges of Romy's situation; Like Watching Grass Grow: Romy's physical recovery and that she has been called a "witch"; Que Sera Sera: What the future holds for Romy Shiller.
The chapters are as follows: No Choice: Introduction: an overview of what happened to Romy and how she felt Why Not?: relates her philosophy on issues surrounding the surgery and the aftermath. It sets up a dream motif, and discusses that she is experiencing "Disability and Cyborg Drag;" Sure: specifically deals with her symptoms and the type of brain tumour she had; Hurry Up and Wait: deals with body issues and what Romy has learned from this ordeal; Oy: is her 'reality' chapter, it also deals with her current vision problems and her avid interest in popular culture; James-Paul:or Jamie was a close friend of Romy's who died six months before her surgery. He was an MD and he asked her to be his spiritual adviser-a non-religious endeavor. Mush: deals with the feeding tube, the food she was initially allowed to eat and what Romy does not eat now; What A Concept deals with her friends, family and that it was not surprising that new people were a part of her life; The Wormhole: Deals with the death of Romy's grandfather, that her grandparents survived the Holocaust, her Jewishness, the corridor she used to take in the hospital to where she said her first word. Blank: Deals with the coma. Something Funny This Way Comes: After the coma she listened to and watched lots of Comedy tapes including Seinfeld and Ellen Degenneres; Wind Me Up and Let Me Go: deals with Romy's love of coffee, her rehab and therapists in Toronto; Before: Before she went into the hospital Romy did many things, visited lots of places, and lived in Paris, France; Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. C'est La Vie deals with the birth of her nephew and how she was brought back to an infantile state in the hospital; Queasy: Her take on 'resistance' and how she moved to Montreal to live with her parents. Aha: Deals with the various challenges of Romy's situation; Like Watching Grass Grow: Romy's physical recovery and that she has been called a "witch"; Que Sera Sera: What the future holds for Romy Shiller.
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A truly inspiring story. No household should be without a copy,
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This review is from: You Never Know: A Memoir (Paperback)
Romy Shiller is a competent, intelligent, sincere individual, who has not only survived from a serious brain tumor removal and long term coma, but has also demonstrated unbelievable strength and perseverance that has undeniably been her driving force during her recovery. Living each day to the fullest, with an open mind, she is truly an inspiration to myself, both personally and professionally.
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Amazing story from a talented woman,
This review is from: You Never Know: A Memoir (Paperback)
Romy Shiller began 2003 as an intelligent, vivacious and successful woman with a PhD in drama. Five years later she is the same talented academic with interests in pop culture, but has survived a sudden brain tumour and coma. She now has a speech impediment and is confined to a wheelchair, requiring a lot of assistance in daily life. She painstakingly typed this book with one finger, and that alone impresses me.In You Never Know, Romy segues between the story of her coma and recovery, her current life, and reflections on the nature of humanity, being a "cyborg" and more. She ia a trained singer, but now her voice won't co-operate. She is not enamoured of her new appearance. Nevertheless, she remains a "glass half full" person. I think this is what struck me most, her incredible optimism and drive to continue making the most of life in spite of circumstances that would probably overwhelm me. The descriptions of her coma are fascinating - she remembers little of this time, but remembers dreaming and was apparently responsive at points. I imagine it would be helpful to anyone with a loved one in this circumstance, but she doesn't dwell on the experience and the book moves back and forth through different parts of her life. She muses over death, Madonna, self-image, sexuality, her Jewish ancestry, romance, laughter and drag queens. This is no dry account of recovery, it's these vignettes and meanderings which make the book particularly enjoyable. Since this was published, she's published two more books. I look forward to getting into "part two" of her biography.
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The ultimate in individual and family courage!!!,
By M. Baker - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: You Never Know: A Memoir (Paperback)
If I ever again start to feel that I or my loved ones are going through a difficult time I'll just go back to this amazing story of Romy Shiller and recognize that it could be a lot more serious and scary.This young lady's fight and survival against all medical odds is inspirational. The fact that she's obviously a maverick and subscribes to Frank Sinatra's philosophy of "My Way" has no doubt been and will continue to be instrumental as she keeps making progress. If you want to marvel at one young woman's strength and the never say die attitude of her incredibly supportive parents I heartily recommend this easy to read but most meaningful book! Martin Baker
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An Inspiration,
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A book that will truly inspire you and make you think. Romy talks openly about her life, difficult experiences with her health and her fight to survive. She's a very strong woman and makes you feel like anything is possible. She reminds you to enjoy your life because you never know. Highly recommended book from someone that typed her story with an open mind and one finger.
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