Dr Annie Smith has written an inspiring book that chronicles her life over the past 20 years since first being diagnosed with cancer. The author's incredible wit and vivacity are integral to her story. This is a woman who tapes chocolate bars to her abdomen as an energy source for her surgical team. This honest, intimate and humorous book is remarkable on many levels. It is a highly informative education on doctor/nurse/patient relationships and the crucial role that they play, as well as the role of supportive family and friends in healing.