The Roses Speak

""Inspiring, compelling and profound, this new book is a moving series of stories of hope and resilience."" James Martin, SJ, author of Learning to Pray ""As a nurse who has cared for many with cystic fibrosis, The Roses Speak provides a powerful and compassionate, heartfelt exploration of living with cystic fibrosis in the era of medical breakthroughs. Through honest interviews, the author not only highlights the medical advancements, capturing both the hope of those who benefit from new treatments and the pain of those left behind, but also shares the ups and downs throughout various experiences, including his own. The Roses Speak offers a compassionate look at a community navigating change, resilience, and disparity, while nurturing a safe space for reflection, understanding, and connection. From people with CF, to family, friends, and care team members, it's an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the true spectrum of life with CF today, promoting empathy and shared understanding in navigating life with chronic illness."" Rosa Mascola, BSN, RN Adult Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Coordinator, Yale Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program ""Many books have been written about living with CF but given profound changes from steady progress in therapies and culminating in drugs that treat the underlying cellular defect, the story has become much more complex as treatment has transformed lives. This compelling book reveals their depth through stories from the voices of people with CF whose lives reflect the broad spectrum that now exists. It is a unique and vitally important read for those living with CF, including families, friends and care providers, who wish to hear and more deeply understand those voices."" George Retsch-Bogart, MD Emeritus Professor, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine