by Joan Lunden
First published 2018
Television journalist Joan Lunden transforms her breast cancer battle into a comprehensive wellness guide. After documenting her diagnosis and treatment in her memoir Had I Known, Lunden shifts focus to the lifestyle changes that helped her navigate chemotherapy and rebuild her health. She details the dietary modifications and daily routines she adopted during treatment, drawing from expert advice that helped her minimize treatment side effects. Lunden argues that readers shouldn't wait for a health crisis to prioritize their wellbeing. The book provides practical guidance on nutrition and lifestyle choices, supported by over twenty-five photographs, more than a dozen recipes, and motivational content. Lunden positions herself as both cancer survivor and wellness advocate, showing readers how to take control of their health through concrete, sustainable changes. The book serves as both continuation of her cancer journey and standalone resource for anyone seeking to improve their health and longevity.
Genres: self-help, memoir, non-fiction, health
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, survivor-story
272 pages · Kindle Edition · Harper
Content warnings: terminal-illness