Retired pathologist, author, and breast cancer survivor, Deborah Douglas, M.D., walked 600 miles in 10 Breast Cancer 3-Day events to interview cancer survivors and co-survivors. The collected stories emphasize the complexity of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The emotional honesty of the contributors challenges the popular idea that a positive attitude is the only healthy way to cope with the disease and that cancer is an unequivocal gift. BOOKS ARE IN AND USUALLY SHIPPING WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIVING ORDER! Please note- Actual book price is $16.95- however, because it is heavier than our other products the added cost on the book price reflects the additional charge to shipl. I will send a free bandana with every book purchased to offset the price of the shipping.