Jason Galvez, Manlius, NY (November 2014)
From the introductory of this life-changing book you are hooked when the author, Shelly, invites you on her candid and emotional journey by sharing when she first felt a lump in her right breast on a camping trip, to the urging of her mother to get it checked out. Prepare and brace yourself while Shelly transports you into the hospital room where she tearfully describes the biopsy procedure she endured alone, scared, and all the while in indescribable pain. It is rather immediately one realizes the strength and courage of this amazing survivor.
Shelly is meticulous and detailed not only explaining medical jargon in layman's terms, but also educates and informs the reader by including top-notch definitions from the nation’s most respected and reputable cancer centers. Shelly openly shares the mixed reactions from her children, as well as, the emptiness she movingly describes having to miss a few important events in their life due to her treatments and sickness.
I have not once read a book and felt like I myself were diagnosed, and underwent, as Shelly describes it "an apocalypse" as I have while reading this genuine book. Shelly's writing is brilliant, and her ability to take you hand-in-hand with her on this wild journey is unparalleled.
You may laugh at the quips, you may cry over the vulnerabilities. You may jump and cheer (especially when Shelly blogs while in remission telling cancer, "GAME OVER. You lost, I won!" You may be driven to write or call Shelly and offer a hug. You may squirm in your chair from the eye-brow raising photos Shelly courageously includes but one thing is for certain; you will never read a more heart-felt and soul-bearing book on the ins-and-outs of cancer, and life beyond it.
Shelly’s writings are downright engaging. You will most certainly catch yourself nodding your head in agreement with her relatable and precious moments. This is far more than a book, this is an experience.
Jason is a local published author. Check out his book --> click here.
From the introductory of this life-changing book you are hooked when the author, Shelly, invites you on her candid and emotional journey by sharing when she first felt a lump in her right breast on a camping trip, to the urging of her mother to get it checked out. Prepare and brace yourself while Shelly transports you into the hospital room where she tearfully describes the biopsy procedure she endured alone, scared, and all the while in indescribable pain. It is rather immediately one realizes the strength and courage of this amazing survivor.
Shelly is meticulous and detailed not only explaining medical jargon in layman's terms, but also educates and informs the reader by including top-notch definitions from the nation’s most respected and reputable cancer centers. Shelly openly shares the mixed reactions from her children, as well as, the emptiness she movingly describes having to miss a few important events in their life due to her treatments and sickness.
I have not once read a book and felt like I myself were diagnosed, and underwent, as Shelly describes it "an apocalypse" as I have while reading this genuine book. Shelly's writing is brilliant, and her ability to take you hand-in-hand with her on this wild journey is unparalleled.
You may laugh at the quips, you may cry over the vulnerabilities. You may jump and cheer (especially when Shelly blogs while in remission telling cancer, "GAME OVER. You lost, I won!" You may be driven to write or call Shelly and offer a hug. You may squirm in your chair from the eye-brow raising photos Shelly courageously includes but one thing is for certain; you will never read a more heart-felt and soul-bearing book on the ins-and-outs of cancer, and life beyond it.
Shelly’s writings are downright engaging. You will most certainly catch yourself nodding your head in agreement with her relatable and precious moments. This is far more than a book, this is an experience.
Jason is a local published author. Check out his book --> click here.
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