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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Courage Personified Dec 07, 1999
By 29GRITS
I first viewed this book as I waited for a retake on a mammogram - a little apprehensive, and very much reminded of my sister, who just marked one year in her fight with breast cancer. I was completely taken unaware by the beauty and courage I witnessed through Art Myers' photography, but was as deeply touched by the bravery of these women of all ages who bared not only their bodies, but their souls. Many of the photographs become portraits not just of an individual, but of their support system, as well. Incorporating husbands (including one of 50+ years), children, and significant others brought tears to my eyes. The text and captions are equally moving, extremely intimate, yet not offensive. By the time I finished, I felt renewed inner peace and strength for what lay ahead for me. I plan to use this as a gift, because I saw my sister on every page - brave, beautiful, and surviving.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Winged Victory: Confronting and raw but disappointing Mar 10, 2007
By julie fearns pheasant
"art survivor"
I bought this book as I am an artist who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and am going to produce images that introduce my viewer to my breast cancer journey in a positive, intimate but honest way. I thought the book might assist me in mentally prepare for creating work as the front cover and initial review portrayed imagery that was artistic and provoking. Whilst I absolutely applaud the front cover and find the book haunting, the women photographed in it brave, beautiful and positive, the overall content of the book was a bit disappointing. I don't know if it was the actual printing of the book that caused it, however some of the photos were very dark tonally and some of the impact and composition was lost. I would have liked to have seen more works similar to the front cover within the book. The photos of the women were good, but I would have liked to have seen more. Art Myers obviously has skill, empathy and the ability to communicate with the women he worked with but I felt disappointed. The contributions from the survivors was honest, amusing and well done. I have since bought two other books Turning Heads and Art.Rage.Us and found them more useful. For what this book cost me as an international buyer I was disapponted.
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Winged Victory: Altered Images: Transcending Breast Cancer Aug 20, 2004
By J. H. Schreiber
"furbrain"
This is a fabulous photo book celebrating women's bodies after mastectomy. The pictures are very well done with great artistic effects.
I would recommend this for anyone going through this procedure and any medical facility providing mammograms, mastectomy and breast cancer treatment.
 I've walked the walk Jan 07, 2010
By Sue Ann
I have "walked this walk" twice. This book would not have been helpful to me at all. I understand his intentions and apparent empathy; however, this is a VERY personal decision. Most of us are focused upon living and not appearances.
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