Reviews
"These cartoons are delightful! Many thanks to Peter Quaife for this book. I am sure that his humour rings true for many fellow dialysis patients. I love it! We should never take ourselves too seriously!"
- Maryanne Nardi, RN., CNeph (c), CDE, Little Current, ON
"What a delight! I have been on dialysis for two years and have often said we need to find more humour in our situation. Peter's book provides it. Put me on the list for Volume 2!"
- Gerry Crouse, patient, Gatineau/Aylmer, PQ
"You have no choice but to play the hand you are dealt with. Mr. Quaife’s book so complements this outlook with its insightful and hilarious cartoons. We impatiently await Volume 2 and beyond to help us make light of what could so easily become a nuisance and a depressing regimen."
- Bryan Neale, husband of dialysis patient, London, ON
"We have just received a shipment of The Lighter Side of Dialysis Volume 1 and we all love it. It is hilarious! The patients, doctors and managers are all having a great day because of the smiles created by this book. Can't wait for Volume 2!"
- Rhonda Reimer, Clinical Coordinator, Yellowknife Dialysis Clinic, Yellowknife, YK
"I think these cartoons are wonderful for patients, their families, and all staff in the nephrology profession. What a great outlook Peter has! Keep the cartoons coming -- I think they will brighten up anyone's day."
- Geraldine Selkirk, RN, BN, Winnipeg, MB
"This book confirms that there is such a thing as dialysis humour. The patients and their families are enjoying the book tremendously. The staff love it too. We can hardly wait for the next volume!"
- Janice Verch-Whittington, Clinical Manager, Nephrology, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Renfrew, ON
"I can totally relate to all of these fabulous cartoons. And yes, 'there is always humour -- even in the deepest despair' really sums things up. I laughed as I read. Peter Quaife has an outstanding sense of humour and he really tells it like it is."
- Darlene Baytaluke, RN, Calgary, AB
"I have to say this is wonderful and funny book. Thank you to Peter and Jazz Communications for printing this book. I look forward to reading Volume 2!"
- Joanne Plamondon, Renal Health Nurse Clinician. St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB
"It is so important to be able to laugh and chuckle even though our medical condition is difficult to deal with at times. Thank you ever so much for these original cartoons. I'm looking forward to the next publication!"
- Michelle Spence, BSW, RSW, Social Worker, Nephrology Program, Sudbury Regional Hospital, Sudbury, ON
"The patients and staff have thoroughly enjoyed the first volume of The Lighter Side of Dialysis. It has been a pleasure listening to the chuckles and laughter from all who have read the book. Many thanks to Peter for his wonderful sense of humour!"
- Donna Zimmerman, London Health Sciences Corp., London, ON
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