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'It's in the Bag and Under the Covers' was written with the help of members from MeetAnOstoMate.com who shared their personal stories with Brenda Elsagher. Big thank you to all of you!
About the book
'It's in the Bag and Under the Covers' is the fourth book of the writer Brenda Elsagher. It is groundbreaking with stories of people with ostomies talking about dating, sex, intimacy and caregiving. They reveal an honest look at a previous taboo subject always hoping to help someone who is new to living life with an ostomy. Real stories by real people.
"This book provides a candid account of the challenges that ostomy patients face when they resume dating, intimacy, and sex. Their trials and tribulations tell the story of human courage and grace in the face of illness and unexpected change and the eventual triumph of love over adversity. This will ring true with all men and women who trade any type of major body image-altering surgery for a healthy life."
Judith L. Trudel, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, St. Paul, MN; Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota
"Brenda hit one out of the ballpark again. What a wonderful compilation of real stories and real lives that leaves you feeling good about yourself and your situation. A must read for anyone with an ostomy, caring for, or loving someone with an ostomy."
Robert Rose RN, MS,NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics, Tyler, Texas
"While reading these touching stories, it feels like reality TV inside a book. You are glimpsing into the private, intimate experiences of ostomates and their loved ones as they not only share but reassure that life does go on albeit several adjustments, mishaps, new coping skills, and attitude changes. These sincere authors of all ages, genders, nationalities, do candidly and unabashedly tune in to the most important point that having a pouch does not mean the end of the world."
Nancy Scott, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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About Brenda
Brenda Elsagher is a comedian, author, and national speaker who brings a joyful message in the face of adversity. At age 39, Brenda was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which gave her an opportunity to re-evaluate her life. It wasn't a cleaner house she sought, but to have more adventure, deeper relationships, and more fun! Every day became important and every hour became a choice on how she wanted to live it. A small business woman for many years, she pursued her love of comedy only to find out that it was keynote speaking that was her passion and destiny.
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