{"product_id":"the-light-that-endures-stories-of-courage-compassion-and-resilience-at-dana-farber-cancer-institute-paperback","title":"The Light That Endures: Stories of Courage, Compassion, and Resilience at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTodd Weissman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShowing that everyday people offer the deepest, most relatable lessons in grace\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals connected to one of the world's foremost centers for cancer care and research, \u003ci\u003eThe Light That Endures\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how ordinary people at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute demonstrate extraordinary resilience in the face of life's most challenging moments. Through eight captivating profiles, readers meet a world-renowned pediatric oncologist who rode on horseback at Eisenhower's inauguration, delivered a secret message in Soviet-controlled Czechoslovakia, and hosted the future King of England; a florist-turned-nurse-turned-teacher whose life changed drastically after a chance encounter on a train; an administrator who has faced adversity his entire life, from a violent father, to confronting his own identity, to being held up at gunpoint; a teenage patient whose battle with cancer was just one of many challenges he has navigated; and a woman who, despite spending her life bringing comfort to others, wonders whether she's been enough as she reflects after a terminal diagnosis. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These remarkable people, diverse in their backgrounds, share a common bond through cancer and Dana-Farber, that much is obvious. However, it is their quiet acts of grace and service--woven into both their professional paths and personal journeys--that more deeply unite them. Their stories reveal a deeper truth: despite hardship and loss, the arc of life bends toward goodness. Fractured childhoods, family estrangement, mental health strains, winding career paths, and the ever-present shadow of self-doubt are not just obstacles but catalysts. The individuals profiled have found hope and meaning in community and their work, shaping lives of purpose, service, and gratitude. More than a recounting of lives touched by cancer, \u003ci\u003eThe Light That Endures\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of the profound impact of compassion and human connection. It captures the essence of Dana-Farber's ethos, where a shared mission of care fosters an environment of empathy and hope. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODD WEISSMAN\u003c\/b\u003e has spent his career working in and with mission-driven organizations, including at Dana-Farber. He lives in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Learn more about him at www.toddweissman.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8.49 x 5.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742545359096,"sku":"9781625349309","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/QqJFyBv2_X9781625349309_0bf31c77-16cd-45c9-a33d-0b88f1377606.webp?v=1780300222","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-light-that-endures-stories-of-courage-compassion-and-resilience-at-dana-farber-cancer-institute-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}