Book Description

A Best-Selling Author's Inspiring and Illuminating Journey of Acceptance, Gratitude, and Courage while Battling Cancer. This book is for those who are dealing with cancer, loved ones or friends of those dealing with the disease - or perhaps anyone facing a difficult tribulation in their life and seeking guidance and hope. Illumination - Finding Light in Cancer's Shadow tells a touching story of courage, perseverance, and love through Linda and Håkan's journey of living with a diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer. It will open your eyes and touch your heart. Through their experiences and perspectives, you will learn how to find the light within the darkness and discover how to take control of your life with hope, grace and a strong will to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. The book will inspire and help you: Harness the power of resilience and courage to overcome the toughest of challenges Feel the depth of love, gratitude and hope through the inspiring narrative Transform your perspective with life-affirming lessons throughout the book Inside you will experience: Heart-touching insights, stories of compassion and tender confessions of love and grief The life and the choices of two remarkable people faced with a serious health challenge A journey of self-discovery and understanding of the true value of life Don't miss out on the opportunity to read Illumination - Finding Light in Cancer's Shadow and gain life-changing insights. Editorial Reviews "Through a compelling weave of Linda's clear, insightful, and engaging prose and Hakan's heartfelt, lyrical, and poetic responses, the authors of Illumination invite the reader on their journey from the initial diagnosis of Linda's breast cancer through the first year of treatment. Along the way, they share the thoughts, feelings, questions, and experiences that lead them to choose light, love, and life fully embraced in the present moment. Cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers, as well as anyone facing unexpected professional or personal challenges will find comfort and inspiration in the passages that document the decisions they faced, the milestones they crossed, and the lessons they learned with grace, humor, and gratitude." Dr. Michelle Beauclair, Associate Professor (of French & Francophone Studies) and Author, Seattle Pacific University "Totally engaging from the very first page, I couldn't put this book down. Linda writes fearlessly about her battle with cancer, the invasive treatments, and their many side effects, all while extracting meaning and sometimes surprising observations from her experience with the disease. Adding context and providing the caregiver's point of view, her husband Håkan shares his unwavering love, encouragement, as well as feelings of helplessness through poetry and anecdotes from their lives. As we follow their adventures together, we are left with hope, light, and a strong urge to live a fulfilling life." Jaeha Choi, Playwright, Stage Director, Entrepreneur, and International Educator "The authors' self-reflections, and observations about who we are as people and, more importantly, who we can be is inspiring. Linda moves beyond herself and shows that this is not the story of a cancer survivor, it is the story of all of us, of getting through life with compassion and of knowing that life is for living." Gerald Williams, Playwright, Author