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The Power of Two: A Twin Triumph over Cystic Fibrosis
by Isabel Stenzel Byrnes; Anabel Stenzel
from University of Missouri Press

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• Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

• A Powerful Duet
  The 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 they... more info

• You'll Never Take the Gift of Life for Granted Again
  In "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" is a... more info

• The Power of Two: A Twin Triumph over Cystic Fibrosis
  What 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!

• Amazing depiction of their interesting lives
  I 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 CF... more info

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