Bright Side of the Road: A Spiritual Journey Through Breast Cancer - Paperback

by Melissa Harris (Illustrator), Anne Marie Bennett (Author)

Late in the afternoon, as the light outside my window softens into dusk, I come to a decision. I have breast cancer and I'm going to survive it. It's not going to kill me; it's just going to be one more interesting thing about me. Page 31

An empowering book for anyone on a journey that has suddenly taken an unexpected turn. Created from Anne Marie's journal entries during ten months of diagnosis, surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, her story and this memoir will challenge and inspire you on your own journey towards healing.

Hold her hand as she fully explores the difficult and complex emotions that exist at every stage of this journey. She bravely addresses themes such as: doctor-patient relationships, fear, communication, humor, anger, gratitude, patience, managing relationships, sexuality, expectations, self-nurturing, prayer, affirmations, and spiritual connection.

Includes abundant resources, a chapter for caregivers, plus an mp3 file of a soothing guided meditation that Anne Marie wrote and used during her surgeries and treatments.le of a soothing guided meditation that Anne Marie wrote and used during her surgeries and treatments.

Author Biography

Anne Marie Bennett is a writer, artist, follower of rainbows, soul server and SoulCollage(r) Facilitator. Her BS degree in Education is from Southern Connecticut State University and she has taught children, teens and adults throughout the East Coast. She passionately believes that we are all lit from within, and that a breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of the road. Anne Marie lives, laughs, writes, sings, dreams and dances in Beverly, Massachusetts. www.annemariebennett.com