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Highlights
- "Febre's writing is at its most lyrical, starting off quietly and gently, then swelling to a crescendo of awe before calming to a resolute whisper of self-affirmation.
- Author(s): Lisa Febre
- 280 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Medical (incl. Patients)
Description
About the Book
The journey from cancer patient to cancer survivor is just as difficult as the battle to beat the disease. Welcome to the Bright offers a look into the private process of picking up the pieces of a life devastated by cancer.
Book Synopsis
"Febre's writing is at its most lyrical, starting off quietly and gently, then swelling to a crescendo of awe before calming to a resolute whisper of self-affirmation. Welcome to the Bright is a celebration not only of the life we've lived but of the living we have yet to do." -Troy Hollan, award-winning author of Clucked
After a year-long battle with Stage-4C Colon Cancer, 48-year-old Lisa finally heard the words she had been hoping for: no visible sign of disease. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments were over, she was technically disease free, and it was time to celebrate that success.
She never expected how difficult it would be to transition from colon cancer patient to colon cancer survivor.
Beginning a new regimen of treatments meant to prevent a recurrence, she faced the daunting task of returning to her former life. Plagued with debilitating panic attacks, she turns to nature to find the strength and inspiration she needs to navigate her rocky post-cancer recovery.
Welcome to the Bright chronicles the year after Lisa's first clear scan and her discovery that the path through the second half of her life is going to be a long and winding road. Becoming a survivor is just the beginning.
Review Quotes
"Febre's writing is at its most lyrical, starting off quietly and gently, then swelling to a crescendo of awe before calming to a resolute whisper of self-affirmation. Welcome to the Bright is a celebration not only of the life we've lived but of the living we have yet to do." -Troy Hollan, Award-winning author of Clucked
"Welcome to the Bright is an honest, raw, and unflinching examination of cancer and its treatments, showing both the highs and lows of her emotional journey. I've read a fair share of memoirs, but this ranks among the most candid, if not the most candid. -Readers' Favorite
"Welcome to the Bright is a deeply moving and inspirational memoir that offers a unique perspective on the cancer journey. Lisa's resilience and her determination to find positivity and hope, even in the darkest times, is a testament to human strength and willpower. She transforms her fear and pain into a story of survival, demonstrating that it is possible to find light even in the bleakest circumstances. -Online Book Club
"Febre's writing is emotionally charged and compelling, making it an immersive read. Her narrative is filled with determination, hope, anxiety, and fear of the unknown, allowing readers to feel as though they are experiencing the journey alongside her. The book is a testament to her resilience and the profound transformation she undergoes." -Literary Titan