What if you went to bed one night with a few health problems and woke up the next day to a diagnosis of cancer? How would it change your life? "Waking Up with CANCER" is an autobiographical story about an average American woman: daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, friend, aunt, co-worker, employee, boss, neighbor, girlfriend, wife, mother, grandmother; whose perspective was drastically changed by a life threatening diagnosis only one year after the same disease caused the sudden death of her only sister. It chronicles her tumultuous journey and the events that she believes led up to her illness. Constantly keeping the reader's attention, through both humor and heartache, the author gives an exciting, upfront, constantly moving, inside, candid view of her anything but "normal" childhood. From being the hyper active product of an unwanted pregnancy to being adopted by unsettled parents, falling into a life of rebellion which led to redemption, growing up to disappointment, and finding hope. The broad spectrum of colorfully illustrated, intimate stories, interwoven with poetry and encouraging verses, gives this book the ability to reach deep into the hearts of men and women of all ages and lifestyles through topics they can relate to. Everyone at some time has been or will be affected by cancer, either directly or through a loved one. No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but statistics project that 1 in 3 people will eventually be diagnosed with some type of cancer. Not only will you want to purchase and keep a copy of this book for yourself, but also, for anyone you know that currently is, has previously, or knows someone who is battling cancer, because they desperately need to have someone real to relate to. "Waking Up with CANCER," helps deal with issues such as how to handle fear, finding hope, researching treatments, and most importantly, how to find a new perspective so that you can turn this into an experience that will leave a positive, lasting effect on yourself and the lives of others. Giving a fresh, new view and value to life through faith inspired courage, makes this a "must read" for anyone who's ever dealt with illness, self worth, anger, fear, confusion, doubt, depression, disillusionment, heartache, rejection, loneliness, divorce, single parenting, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts or just basic discontentment. "Waking up with CANCER " Is an easy to read book, broken up into small chapters. Once you pick it up, you'll have a hard time putting it down. This book is guaranteed to have a life changing, lasting impression on everyone who allows it to, because it's purpose is to help all of us "Wake Up "