Awakening From Cancer

In 2004, Mary Montgomery was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of pursuing traditional health care, she researched alternative methods and found North America's best and longest practicing Oriental Medicine physicians. During an acupuncture session with him, her life dramatically changed. As soon as he closed the door behind him, I became aware of my Guides in the room. I didn ́t really see them; I felt their presence. And a sense of urgency in the air. Then they spoke. "We can cure you quickly if you make a promise to us." Thus began a series of conversations that showed Mary how to walk through the nightmare of cancer and out the other side.

This book is an autobiographical account of one woman?s spiritual renaissance brought about by her own experience with cancer. Through her dreams and a realization of her own Spirit, Anne McNerney was empowered to change. She became a passionate and vibrant personality, dedicated to introducing other cancer patients to the power of spirituality. McNerney?s examination of the spiritual cause-and-effect behind illness brings us one step closer to awakening and authenticity.

In December of 2013, at the age of 29, A.R. Strong (Amber) was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer. In the year that followed, Strong braved through twelve exhausting rounds of chemotherapy, depression, financial strain and the trials of being a single mother. Through the process of journaling and daily gratitude, she discovered the power of love and forgiveness to transcend unfathomable pain. Cancer became a catalyst, awakening her heart to living an extraordinary life of her own terms. 'Sacred Awakening' is a personal collection of Strong's journal entries and public blog posts, portraying an intimate first person account of seeking gratitude through harrowing circumstance. It transports readers to a vulnerable place of raw emotion and truth as they embark upon Strong's personal journey of healing. May 'Sacred Awakening' uplift and inspire its readers, reminding us of the strength that lies within us all.

This is an autobiography of a cancer survivor, a veteran network news journalist. For 38 years since 1971, the author, as Asia video editor for ABC News, chased news stories round the clock, often without sleep. With early retirement in sight, the sudden diagnosis of cancer one day radically changed his lifestyle overnight. By an unusual coincidence, his links to golf were also linked to his discovery of cancer. Here's a man who led an incredible life even before he overcame his battle with cancer. It took more than the conventional means of treatment. His treatment and road to recovery is a revelation. Today, as a cancer survivor and a retiree who now enjoys a healthier and more fulfilling life, the author tells a compelling story of how he entered into the darkest tunnel and emerged, a more vigilant and environmentally aware individual. Eddy Li shares his painful experience, what he has learned about an increasingly hazardous environment and how you can protect yourself from its toxicity.

One woman’s memoir of getting a cancer diagnosis at age thirty-two—and how rediscovering her faith in God carried her through to a second chance at life. A breast cancer diagnosis at age thirty-two left Maimah Karmo’s world shattered. She was the survivor of civil unrest in Liberia, a college-educated corporate professional, and a dedicated mother to her daughter—breast cancer was not part of the plan. How could this happen? With the help of family and friends, Maimah uncovered her own strength, rediscovered her faith in God, and navigated a completely foreign medical world. Through this struggle to reclaim her body and her soul, she learned what was truly important in life—and she didn’t stop there. During recovery, Maimah took a leap of faith and founded the Tigerlily Foundation, an organization that supports young women before, during, and after breast cancer. She had lived through her own journey; now she wanted to help others do the same. This inspiring account covers Maimah’s journey through an exceptional childhood to her experience with cancer that would change her life forever. It is not only a story of love and determination, but also of what can happen when you are given a second chance at life. Fearless illustrates that even when a situation appears to be impossible, true faith—in yourself, in God, and in those you love—will lead you toward the life you always wanted, the life you have a reason to fight for.

Nowadays one out of three people get cancer. This means that nearly everyone will be confronted with this disease directly or indirectly. For most people this is a real nightmare. But there are also people who say that cancer was the best thing ever happened to them. One disease, two totally different perceptions. How is this possible? In 2000 just after the birth of her fourth daughter Yvette van Boven received the message nobody wants to hear: "You have cancer!" A life changing and paradigm shattering experience. Her cancer, life-changing experiences, and recovery set her on a quest that led her to research many stories of cancer patients who died and stories of cancer patients who survived their cancer. She was especially interested in the seemingly 'incurable' terminal cancer patients, who were send home by their doctors to die, but are still alive today. During the time she had cancer her life changed completely when she discovered that she was not the victim of her cancer but of her lack of consciousness and her limited thoughts and beliefs. In fact that she was the creator of her life. She knew that if this was true it meant that somehow she had created her cancer - a thought she did not like at all - but it also meant that it would be possible to turn her situation around and become the creator of her health, so she did ... At the lowest point of her life when she believed she would die soon, Yvette found the key to unlock the door of her cancer prison. She was shown that LOVE was the way to set herself free. Instead of fighting her cancer she started to embrace and love her cancer and started to look at the benefits and the gifts. This way she was able to find back her inner strength, which transformed her from being a powerless victim and a people pleaser, believing that whatever she did was never good enough, into the powerful and thriving woman she is today. "Cancer is a Gift is quite simply the most empowering book about cancer that I have ever read. It illuminates the truth with a capital T. My hope is that everyone diagnosed with or afraid of cancer finds the courage to read-and live-the message of this book. Bravo!" - Christiane Northrup "This book shares what I have learned over the years. There is survival behavior and you can learn from survivors about what helps them to exceed expectations and induce self-healing. When we are willing to ask not Why Me? But what can I do with it? Our lives and bodies respond to the message and indeed all the side effects of cancer are not bad. Many people will tell you it was a wake-up call and new beginning. So read on and rebirth yourselves." - Bernie Siegel "The capacity to see cancer as a challenge, a quest, and a journey toward a deeper affirmation of life, love, and all that matters is, indeed, a gift. It is a gift Yvette gave herself, and a gift she gives to all who read this book. Yvette, your message is profound, compelling, and evocative. I applaud your work, and celebrate your recovery." - David L. Katz "This wonderful book will give you the inspiration and determination to deal with and even overcome your cancer." - Brian Tracy "A wake-up call to all of us, not just for anyone with cancer. Read it. Give it to everyone you know. The message will get all of us through any dark night of the soul." - Dr. Joe Vitale "Yvette is a person with tremendous courage and talent. Read what she writes, listen to what she says, and do what she suggests." - John Harricharan "This is a beautiful and encouraging book. I wish my mom had the opportunity to read this before her terminal diagnosis of brain cancer. We might be celebrating her recovery instead of remembering her untimely passing. I highly recommend it" - Colette Baron-Reid "It's not always easy to find the 'Gift' in every moment, especially when the gift is cancer. Yvette has done just that in an inspiring, uplifting and, for all who enjoy the read, life-changing way" - Janet Bray Attwood

An intimate account of young mother, Fawna Bews's, journey through cancer in 2000 and 2012. A compilation of journal entries, reflections and blogs capturing the shock, emotion and awareness gleaned from these life threatening events. Fawna freely shares the 'best of time and the worst of times'. As a self proclaimed seeker of Truth she lays out the numerous methods that she endeavoured to bring peace and meaning to the situation. This soulful story will take you directly into Fawna's firsthand experience with the pain of separation from her children, barrages of testing, high dose chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant and the lighter moments in between. You will come away inspired. A story of Miracles and generosity and how cancer can be used to serve a higher purpose.