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"Several years ago, my gravity-challenged, middle-aged boobs started attracting more attention than those belonging to a Hooters waitress. The guys checking me out, unfortunately, all wore white coats...and I ended up as a pledge of the pink ribbon sorority nobody wants to join...Yet somehow, I found humor in unlikely situations, such as when the nurse warned me not to use hairspray. Forgoing the Aquanet? That is so not a problem with a peach fuzz coiffure. Bad hair day? No, more like a bad hair year." Joanna Chapman stumbled and bumbled through Cancerland on a journey rife with both tears and laughter. In "Divine Secrets of the Ta-Ta Sisterhood," she reveals why you should accept those foil-covered casseroles and when to give out "Stupid Passes" for well-meaning but clueless comments.
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WINNER OF BEST FIRST BOOK - NONFICTION, IBPA BEN FRANKLIN AWARD!!!My breast cancer diagnosis came as a complete surprise, after a routine mammogram at age 45. I stumbled and bumbled my way through Cancerland, amazed by all the things I learned during my journey. A lifelong bookworm, I read just about every breast cancer book out there, looking for advice and empathy in bookstores and libraries. Most of the books were extremely helpful, yet I experienced many frustrating, scary, and even funny moments that nobody warned me about.Therefore, I decided to tell my story in the hopes that it would help other women feel a little less frightened and alone. Granted, I'm not a medical professional, so I don't offer treatment advice. However, I'm happy to share the details, albeit in a somewhat neurotic, slightly snarky voice. I think that when we read about a strong and undaunted hero or heroine, we feel inspired. But when we read about someone human and flawed, we know that we are not alone. Whether you are battling breast cancer or another illness yourself, love someone who is, or are curious what it's like to join the pink ribbon sorority, "Divine Secrets of the Ta-Ta Sisterhood" gives you the inside scoop.When I'm not writing, I work at a local nonprofit. I enjoy reading, traveling, and shopping the clearance racks.
