Shame of Cancer
Episode 13 of the Unshaming podcast, hosted by Jor Gonsalves, titled "Shame of Cancer" was published on May 10, 2021 and runs 35 minutes.
May 10, 2021 ·35m · Unshaming
Summary
Send a text Why do we fear death and dying so much? What is it like to stare it in the face with a diagnosis of Cancer? In this episode, children's author Sharon Frances and her partner Matthew Rodriguez openly discuss their personal experiences with Cancer. Sharon is a Breast Cancer survivor while Matthew lost his last wife to Throat Cancer. They are the co-founders of the Well Beings Studio, a non profit using the arts to help children with Cancer express themselves. You can read their bo...
Episode Description
Why do we fear death and dying so much? What is it like to stare it in the face with a diagnosis of Cancer?
In this episode, children's author Sharon Frances and her partner Matthew Rodriguez openly discuss their personal experiences with Cancer. Sharon is a Breast Cancer survivor while Matthew lost his last wife to Throat Cancer. They are the co-founders of the Well Beings Studio, a non profit using the arts to help children with Cancer express themselves.
You can read their books here:
- Little Green Monster: Cancer Magic! By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell)
- Wet Wings: Poetry through Breast Cancer, By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell)
- Shifting with the Tides: Yoga Poems for All Ages, By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell)
- Scoops of Joy, By Matthew Rodriguez and Sharon Frances
References to Windows and Mirrors in children’s literature:
- Emily Seed, 1988, Curriculum as Window and Mirror
- Diversity in Children’s Literature with Windows and Mirrors
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