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Bracken, Myra Jeanne Munn was born on April 15, 1946 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Daughter of Richard Earl Munn and Laura Inez Prentice Munn.
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Children With Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents
(Children can and do survive cancer; the last decade has s...)
Children can and do survive cancer; the last decade has seen many major advancements in treatment. Written honestly, yet in a reassuring tone, by a reference librarian whose child has survived cancer, Children with Cancer draws together a wealth of up-to-date information essential for anyone who wishes to help a child or family through this ordeal--including relatives, friends, teachers, and clergymen, as well as doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. The information ranges from sophisticated, hard-to-find medical facts to practical tips on how to handle side effects, and much more. Describing in detail the whole range of childhood cancers, Bracken explores how they affect the child, the treatments available, how to cope with the changes this diagnosis will bring to the entire family, and where to go for both medical and emotional help. It also includes an appendix of common medical tests, a glossary of terms, and comprehensive lists of organizations, clinics, and cancer centers, complete with names and addresses. Reviews of the previous edition: "A remarkable job....The technical information is clearly stated, up to date and accurate.....But most of all, this is a human book."--Los Angeles Times "Comprehensive, well written, accurate, and compassionate.... Bracken's book can serve as a primary reference for parents and can be used as well by health care professionals and teachers." --Science Books and Films
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Myra Jeanne Munn Bracken
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Myra Jeanne Munn Bracken, American librarian, writer. Named Library of the Year, New York Times, 2005; recipient Best Editorial award, Massachusetts Press Association, 1980, Best Column award, National Newspaper Association, 1989, Excellence in Cancer Communications award, Massachusetts division American Cancer Society, 1983. Member of Sisters in Crime, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Education
Attended, Philips University, Marburg, Germany, 1966—1967. Bachelor, University New Hampshire, Durham, 1968. Master of Science, Simmons College, Boston, 1971.
Career
Circulation library Boston University School Medicine, 1968—1969. Reference library Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, 1969—1976. Assistant reference library Acton Memorial Library., 1978—1993.
Correspondent, commentator Littleton Indiana, since 1979. Reference library Lincoln Public Library., 1993—2010.
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Children With Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents
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Children With Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents
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Member of Sisters in Crime, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
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Married Raymond Ronald Bracken, May 16, 1970. Children: Lisa Jeanne, Mollie Howland.
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Named Library of the Year, New York Times, 2005. Recipient Best Editorial award, Massachusetts Press Association, 1980, Best Column award, National Newspaper Association, 1989, Excellence in Cancer Communications award, Massachusetts division American Cancer Society, 1983.Named Library of the Year, New York Times, 2005. Recipient Best Editorial award, Massachusetts Press Association, 1980, Best Column award, National Newspaper Association, 1989, Excellence in Cancer Communications award, Massachusetts division American Cancer Society, 1983.