Someone asked me the other day, why such a pretty cover for such a sorry story?
The image of apple blossom was on the ceiling of the cancer treatment room, and I lay underneath it for fifteen days, praying I would be happy and healthy again. The sight of the blossom gave me strength and even now, this image inspires me to be the best I can…
This novella is the light-hearted and hopefully inspiring story of my battle with breast cancer… written to help women just like me, all over the world…
My Review: Jaye tells about her struggle with breast cancer with the hope that her story will help someone… anyone through the awareness and inspiration the recollection of her experiences with this terrible indiscriminate condition.
I knew from the off this work would probably resonate with me in some way through my wife’s experience with breast cancer. What I didn’t expect was how similar both the experience and reactions would be. It felt almost as if I was looking at a mirror image of my wife as Jaye recounted her experience.
I second Jaye’s final words and expression of hope that if this helps just one person in some way, it was worth sharing.
Happy reading, Debbie. π
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What a beautiful review Kev, for Jaye’s, what has to be a most moving book. And so close to home for you. I have this book on do look forward to reading. π
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I hear you… Same with my wife. π
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My wife usually just goes when it’s time for her womanly bout now. Happily just the once a year.
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My pleasure.
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So pleased that my story has touched so many people. I am approaching my five year check up, and it is always a worry until they tell me I am still clear…
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It is a long and slow process to ensure you are in remission, Kevin. At my mom’s most recent appointment she was told she only has to have check ups one a year now [instead of 6 monthly]. Every time she gets sick or an ache or pain, we all worry.
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I agree, Pete. Thank you for your support. π
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Thank you for your kind words, Clare. π
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Thank you, Bette! It is a beautiful cover. π
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Thanks, Denise. π
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Yes. My wife had her surgery and treatment in 2016 and is still under care of the Macmillan team here in the UK.
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Any book that provides comfort to others is worth the time to write. Congratulations to Jaye for writing this book and to Kevin for leaving his review. By the way, I think the cover is perfect.
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Wonderful heartfelt review, Kevin. Thank you.
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Great review and lovely cover! β€ Sharing…
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Great review with a story that will touch a lot of people.
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A lovely review of this book, Kevin. I didn’t know that Jaye was a breast cancer survivor. My mother also is. She had her treatment in 2014/5. A terrible time for us all.
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I agree… Kind and courageous.
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I suspect this will resonate with a lot of people. How kind of her to share her story.
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I agree… Thanks as always, Mae. π
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Good point… I never thought of that! Should have, but didn’t. Maybe it was one of those subconscious thingy’s made me read it at this time. π
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Several of my family members have had to deal with breast cancer. It’s good to have books like this that can be inspirations to others.
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It’s a perfect time to read it, too, during breast cancer awareness month.
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