However, I found that there was lots to enjoy in this book. Facing down cancer with full heads of glorious hair, Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2015. A lovely read and quite inspiring. Unable to add item to List. Sophie gets a rare diagnosis and an uncertain year for her begins. I really enjoyed this book, it's well-written and very witty. She can hide behind them, but she's also showing more of herself when she's wearing these wigs. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A 21-year-old college student when she is diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a particularly virulent form of cancer, Sophie is plunged into the terrifying world of the gravely ill. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Sophie had a diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma, a relatively rare soft tissue cancer that is mostly seen in … Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015. ARMORED is an inspirational memoir of triumph, a story of enduring love, and ultimately a practical guide to managing crisis on your own terms. Sophie Van Der Stap is just 21 years old when she receives the devastating news that she has a rare type of cancer that will require 54 weeks of treatment. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2016. This book is a candid look at a cancer diagnosis and the aftereffects. The book takes places over about 18 months, it is in a diary format however it isn't full of mindless rambling, it is straight to the point of what she did that day, the tests she received and how she felt about it. Cancel online anytime. The Girl with Nine Wigs: A Memoir: 9781849538688: Books - Amazon.ca. A very brave young lady - who highlights the importance of health ,Family , love and luck in life. The hospital, not the college campus, becomes her world. A lovely read and quite inspiring. The Girl With Nine Wigs is the author, Sophie van der Stap, who is a cancer survivor. ‘We have every second, minute and hour of the day for ourselves. I don't know, she kept talking about boys and doctor K and I don't find that very interesting to know. This is the memoir of the very approachable Sophie Van Der Stap, a typical 21-year-old living in Amsterdam and going to college, who was suddenly and unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Seems like the perfect mixture to make an amazing book. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I liked her idea of buying different wigs to show different sides of her personality. Welcome back. But within these walls Sophie discovers a whole new world of white coats, gossiping nurses, and sexy doctors; of shared rooms, hair loss, and eyebrow pencils. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway and approached with some caution because, let face it, a memoir from a 20 something who's been diagnosed with rare and aggressive cancer doesn't exactly sound like a jolly read. Sophie had a diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma, a relatively rare soft tissue cancer that is mostly seen in children and is very rare in adults. Sophie van der Stap has written a luminous account of her battle at a very young age with a rare form of cancer. Sophie had a diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma, a relatively rare soft tissue cancer that is mostly seen in … Try Prime EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Orders Try Prime Cart. Her whole life is changed as she starts her regimen of weekly chemo treatments, followed by hair loss, nausea, and fear. Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing me with an advanced copy of Van Der Stap's novel, in exchange for an honest review. Please try again. Sophie hasn't been feeling quite right and her search for answers has led her to multiple clinics, hospitals and doctors. She starts with one wig she doesn't like very much, so soon she buys another one, and another. Listen to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, originals and more, Vanquishing Cancer: Winning the Fight of Your Life. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Sophie Van Der Stap is just 21 years old when she receives the devastating news that she has a rare type of cancer that will require 54 weeks of treatment. With refreshing candor and a keen eye for the absurd, Sophie van der Stap's The Girl with Nine Wigs makes you smile when you least expect it. She starts with one wig she doesn't like very much, so soon she buys another one, and another. Paperback. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published An inspiring read. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. I feel more grateful towards my health and life after reading about her emotion and experience. Sophie's candor regarding the absurdity of cancer treatment is fascinating. Thankfully this is a cancer memoir where the person, Sophie van der Stap, is a survivor. ARMORED: A Memoir with Inspirational and Practical Life Strategies, Fallible: A Memoir of a Young Physician’s Struggle with Mental Illness. The Girl with Nine Wigs: A Memoir (English Edition) eBook: Sophie van der Stap, Charlotte Caroline Jongejan: Amazon.it: Kindle Store Thankfully this is a cancer memoir where the person, Sophie van der Stap, is a survivor. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Provides a proven blueprint for Vanquishing Cancer, with in-depth research and detailed illustrations. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. "For a week I lay there in my white room, in my white bed, in my white hospital gown, surrounded by white, white, white," she writes. She has written two novels and lives in Paris, France. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. "For a week I lay there in my white room, in my white bed, in my white hospital gown, surrounded by white, white, white," she writes. “The author, now healthy, renders her tale with a poignant awareness of the joy that is possible even in the most dire circumstances. Write now reading this,' The Girl with nine wigs' By Sophie vander stap. "The Girl With Nine Wigs" (original title "Meisje met negen pruiken" published in 2006 in the Netherlands) is the debut memoir from Sophie van der Stap, who finds out, at age 21, that she has cancer, and not just any cancer, but a rare cancer form (the technical term being 'rhabdomyosarcoma', which is a rare malignant tumor involving striated muscle tissue). The Girl With Nine Wigs is the author, Sophie van der Stap, who is a cancer survivor. The hospital, not the college campus, becomes her world. But this makes sense, if this is a reissue of her 2006 memoir. But I would have gotten a better grasp of what she was writing if she had included pictures of the wigs as I was reading. She even manages to meet one doctor straight from TV Land, he is so handsome. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A striking, fun-loving student, her world is reduced overnight to the sterile confines of a hospital. The Girl With Nine Wigs is the author, Sophie van der Stap, who is a cancer survivor. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. And no, I wasn't getting ready for a new semester at college. Sophie van der Stap was 21 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer. Please try your request again later. The memoir details how Sophie copes. Sophie's candor regarding the absurdity. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Eventually accumulating nine wigs during her treatment, each one gives Sophie a different personality that helps her escape her disease. Granted 24 hours without sleep might have had a lot to do with that, but why had I picked this book up? She finds methods to celebrate life in the midst of uncertainty that would boggle the minds of others. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. An eye-opening memoir about mental illness and the medical profession delivered in a well-written, interesting, and engaging style. That's what I thought as well, but for some reason this book just didn't interest me, at all! Skip to main content. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. To see what your friends thought of this book, This is a difficult one to review; while I appreciate the insight into Sophie's journey and find her attitude extremely inspirational, I definitely would have liked some more substance to the story itself, or at least a little more narrative. The Girl With Nine Wigs is the author, Sophie van der Stap, who is a cancer survivor. Sophie had a diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma, a relatively rare soft tissue cancer that is mostly seen in children and is very rare in adults. Refresh and try again. Sophie starts to document her journey in her journal, which eventually becomes the basis for her memoir (which was originally published in Europe in 2006). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2016. That is until she does receive a diagnosis and her outlook shifts; she has a rare cancer and no single medication will treat it.