Hi Rick, et. al.,
I was shopping at an online bookstore last night, seeking to add to my Aveline Kushi cookbook collection. My next purchase will probably be "Aveline Kushi's Complete Guide to Macrobiotic Cooking". From what I've seen of the book, it seems absolutely marvelous.
I am writing this under the thread, "Long-time macros getting sick -- why?" because someone reviewed Aveline's book (mentioned above) and warned off any potential readers from this quack diet, because Aveline "died of cervical cancer that went into her bones".
I revere Aveline Kushi, and only hope to equal, in some part, her contribution to the world during her life. Cancer is much more complicated than any of our minds can encompass. Causes can be hereditary and environmental, etc. --Not just food!
Frankly, I would like to freely discuss my questions about macros and cancer in this thread. I've always wanted to ask what form of cancer Lily Kushi died of...? And, at what age...? I think it is helpful to the macrobiotic community to explore these issues with compassion and respect for those macros who have passed on from cancer.
In the pages of Cybermacro, Bill Neall had previously posted lengthy articles on Murray Snyder's battle with throat cancer. In late 2002, Bill Neall himself, died of a rare form of soft tissue cancer, a sarcoma. This sudden death was a shock to many in the community, as Bill did not share his condition freely with all of us.
Aveline was 79, and lived a wonderfully productive, and helpful life.
I love Aveline,
, and her memory, and legacy.
Nancy