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Cannabis Wars: The Incredible True Story of the Medical Cannabis Underground Kindle Edition

by Tom Wegner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Winner of the 2022 Global Book Awards & instant crowdfunding success! • Hope and human compassion envelope this inspiring, eye-opening and heart wrenching true story exposing the systematic oppression and persecution of medicinal cannabis patients, and the group of underground “angels in disguise” fighting to bring the medicinal herb to those who need it most.

Early into his 40s, Tom Wegner received the one piece of news everybody fears; his father was diagnosed with cancer. Just like that, Wegner’s life course evaporated: One day he was living the life of a hotshot political campaigner, and the next he became the only caregiver for a terminal cancer patient.

The attempts to alleviate his father’s constant pain were Wegner’s first steps into the absurd, wonderful, mind-boggling world of medical cannabis. Cannabis Wars chronicles not only Wegner’s experiences with the medicinal herb, but the story of an entire movement that spurred out to fight for patients’ rights while facing bloody red tapes and stone-faced bureaucracy.

Dozens of activists, patients and professionals have shared their story and knowledge with Wegner’s book. From an underground movement of selfless angels to world-renowned doctors and researchers who sacrificed their names and livelihood for the good of others, Cannabis Wars gives a unique, never-seen-before glimpse into the medical world’s backyard: the draconic cannabis laws and their infuriating consequences, the special interest groups backing them, and the lives of those who are willing to pay a heavy price to help complete strangers in need.

Cannabis Wars gives a powerful voice to those previously unheard. Wegner pens the authentic story of a devoted community fighting for its very existence – men and women, cancer and epilepsy patients, parents of children on the autistic spectrum, pain syndromes patients, PTSD and shell-shocked veterans, and their awe-inspiring selflessness in the face of impossible circumstances.

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"A very important book for every reader."

"Cannabis Wars" is a seminal historical document, a very important book to each and every one of us. The information contained within those pages is critical for every person who deals or might deal in future with a severe illness, for himself or a relative - meaning all of us."

Yet the book does not deal solely with practical knowledge - ''Cannabis Wars'' is an instructive lesson on how to live, and how people should treat one another. Those who love fine literature will easily find what they are looking for - mesmerizing plots, intriguing writing and the entire spectrum of emotion known to man. But for us, the people whose daily lives revolve around nursing those who are ill and impaired, this book is so much more - an elementary, important, and instructive book that should become part of the curriculum in every field regarding health, law, ethics, social work and more, in every university."
Dr. Amichai Tamir, Chairman, The Israeli Disabled People's Association

"Both touching and enlightening." - Michka, author, The Grande Dame of Cannabis Tells her Story

"Cannabis Wars is a true and touching work of art. It should be read by representatives of the medical profession: doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and above all, patients. I hope that these stories will open the eyes of all those who are in favor of cannabis prohibition." - Samia Al-Hameri, President of the Santa Herba Scientific Council

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Israeli media was stunned when Tom Wegner, a well-known strategist and political campaigner who served in positions such as the prime minister's spokesman as well as the defense minister's communications adviser, became the voice of medical cannabis patients. The dramatic turn of events in Wegner's life occurred after his father was diagnosed with cancer and needed medical cannabis treatment but encountered bureaucratic difficulties that prevented him from obtaining the much-needed treatment. In an attempt to help his father, Tom met extraordinary people, whom he calls the "underground of angels," who dedicate their lives to helping critically ill patients in need of cannabis, under threat of imprisonment and institutional harassment.

In 2019, Wegner began posting a series of interviews with medical cannabis therapists and patients on social media, which shocked many opinion leaders in Israel and revealed an acute human rights crisis, which took place away from the public's eye. Wegner's first book, Cannabis Wars, incorporates some of this important evidence into a staggering document.

Wegner is also known as an Internet entrepreneur and activist, one of the founders of the Israeli Space Association and of the Trees Fund.

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lora

Fascinating!

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022

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'Cannabis Wars' is a well-researched and eye-opening look at the ways in which the government has systematically oppressed and persecuted those who seek to use cannabis for medicinal purposes.

One aspect of the book that particularly stood out to me was the portrayal of the underground network of vigilantes who work to bring cannabis medicine to those in need. These individuals are depicted as selfless and dedicated to helping others access the healthcare they need, even at the risk of their own freedom.

The book is well-written and engaging, with the author doing a great job of explaining complex concepts in a way that is accessible to readers with little background knowledge on the subject.

A must-read to anyone interested in learning more about the ongoing fight for access to medicinal cannabis. It is a powerful and thought-provoking read that sheds light on an important issue that affects many people around the world, as well as the efforts of those who are working to make a difference.

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Eylon

Real Voices, Real Struggles: An Eye-Opening Look at the Cannabis Medicine Movement

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022

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I started following the book's author on social media about two years ago after reading his very thoughtful comment about current affairs. I enjoyed reading his well-articulated thoughts on various topics. That was how I was lucky to observe this book's journey, from a very modest launch in its native Israel, fighting against the inability to promote it in traditional means, resorting to other tactics and full community driven-support. I was impressed.

I live abroad, so I had to wait until the English translation became available. I am also a cheap bastard with a kindle unlimited subscription, so I held off a while longer until it became available there. Boy, it was worth the wait!

This book is an essential document. It is full of real stories from real people from all walks of life, giving their experiences in a symphony of genuine, heartfelt voices. It is also full of much information that was new to me about the importance of cannabis as a medicine to so many people and their struggle to obtain it in a dignified way.
I am sure that no matter where you are from, reading this book will enrich your understanding of this specific topic and might foster additional empathy for people facing severe medical challenges and their way of coping with them, whatever that may be.

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Nick-Nahum

A vexing read, a documentation of the absurd public health and the state response to it.

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023

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Within this book are the true stories of people from all walks of life who have had their health thrown on their heads. Cannabis has been their rescue, their sheild, yet the national mechanisms in place to aleviate such issues have not been enough, sometimes even still have added additional burden on these souls. That should not have happened. These stories should become a statute to health and recovery, not a deflection of it. They are relevant to scenarios that occur worldwide. With the enlightenment that comes with modern knowledge on the cannabis plant humanity needs to decide if it wants to be victorious in argument or truthful, and what the outcome may be. There are some that say ignorance is bliss, but for those that know cannabis, Anandamide is better. The hard lesson of this book is that it documents how people have had to use something that should bring pleasure, as a necessity for the restoration of their health. By reading this book, may it help you enact the positive change that the world needs and be the repair to achieve lovingkindness.

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Bill Newsom

Important Book

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023

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This is a powerful book dealing with the healing, frequently surprising powers of cannabis, and the harsh repercussions due to its illegal status in Israel. I recommend it to everyone.

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022

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Reading this book was educational in a big way. I did not know CBD was illegal in Israel. I am great full I live in the US but don't for a second think that this can't happen here as well. I don't trust the government.

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Joshua Margolin

An effective and well written book. Good buy.

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022

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Well written, a priceless source of understanding the issues of cannabis politics

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Gilad Melchior