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George
Walker published his first book "Cancer is only a Word"
in 1994 and the whole edition sold out rapidly.
It chronicled the period following the diagnosis in 1988 that
he had Lymphoma cancer (when doctors initially thought that he
only had 3 months to live), and dealt simply and lucidly, frequently
humorously, with the medical experiences he encountered, and the
range of people that his energetic response to a new way of life
brought him into contact with.
"I met you at Waterstone's
book signing evening. I was diagnosed with cancer five days before
it. A wonderful book thank you for being so special for all of
us".
Jill, Newcastle Upon Tyne
"You have everything
in your book - there are happy bits and sad bits, there are bits
that make you laugh and bits that make you cry. Why don't you
write another one".
Jimmy Brown, Etal, Northumberland
Introduction
by
Sir Thomas Allen, K.B.E., C.B.E.
George handed me his magnum opus to read at a
time in my life when there wasn't a moment to be spared. Rehearsals,
flights, performances of opera and recital as well as getting together
an exhibition of drawings and paintings.
He then, as George will, set me a deadline, which brought me to
my senses in realising that I had to set to with some serious reading.
As it turned out, that was no ordeal. The first chapters flew by
as I recognised the descriptions so well of the young boy burgeoning
into the young man into the fumbling young lover and the inescapable
school conflict that follows.
"Just
a few years later than George describes, exactly the same dilemmas
were happening to myself and no doubt several million other teenagers.
What is it about George? The quick answer would be Ros. To meet
them is to know them is to love them is to work for them. Today
it's rare to find this wonderful closeness of family that they enjoy.
It is something to behold. Enthusiasm is the credo of the Walker
household and in their company it becomes very infectious. We all
benefit from their being and their love and I am glad to have made
time in my mad life for The North East Proms, George and Ros and
for this second book in George's rich life. The book is great, I
felt so comfortable with it recognising the fine North East feel
to it. Here's strength to your elbow George and all those other
unpleasant bits that give you gyp from time to time".
Tom.
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A few comment by some of the many readers of George's books.
"The book
has a simplicity which works beautifully - a totally unaffected,
honest account".
Carol Bliss, editorial director of the Book
Guild
"George
writes straight from the heart. His style is direct without artifice,
easy to read with a strong vein of humour running throughout. Compulsory
reading".
Bernard Baxter, O.B.E, MA, Lit. J.P.
"George
has touched the lives of thousands of people; he has turned adversity
into challenge and triumph and won countless friends in doing so".
Ross Taylor, C.B.E Consultant Surgeon
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How to
order a copy of the book
If
you wish to order a copy by post, send a cheque made payable to
NEPAC Ltd or postal order for £11.95 per copy (Book £9.95
+ £2.00 p&p) to:
NEPAC
Charity
Bainbridge House
379 Stamfordham Road
Westerhope
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2LH
Please indicate how many copies you would like and
include your:
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Full Name
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Address
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Postcode
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Telephone Number
All proceeds go to cancer
research.
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Thank You
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Gallery Images courtesy of Jim Appleby and
the 'musicians and flags' image courtesy of Northumbrian Water
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