The magic words are, 'will you help me?'(Tom Harken, successful man who hid his illiteracy)(Cover Story)
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Harken, who won the Horatio Alger Award for overcoming adversity, kept his illiteracy secret from everyone except his wife. The successful businessman finally learned to read with the help of his wife and announced his secret in 1992 at the awards ceremony. Harken had polio and tuberculosis as a child.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1996
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They help patients cope with fear
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There is a growing medical specialty called psycho-oncology, that deals with the unique fears and depression faced by cancer patients. Specialists in this area are trained in psychology and psychiatry, with additional training in cancer information.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1998
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When the rescuer needs help
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Firefighters, police and emergency workers who are injured while on duty need emotional support to cope with their injuries. Support groups for them and their families are an essential component of these professions.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1993
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