Promise Me: How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer

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Suzy and Nancy Goodman were more than sisters. They were best friends, confidantes, and partners in the grand adventure of life. For three decades, nothing could separate them. Not college, not marriage, not miles. Then Suzy got sick. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977; three agonizing years later, at thirty-six, she died.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The Go...more Suzy and Nancy Goodman were more than sisters. They were best friends, confidantes, and partners in the grand adventure of life. For three decades, nothing could separate them. Not college, not marriage, not miles. Then Suzy got sick. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977; three agonizing years later, at thirty-six, she died.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The Goodman girls were raised in postwar Peoria, Illinois, by parents who believed that small acts of charity could change the world. Suzy was the big sister—the homecoming queen with an infectious enthusiasm and a generous heart. Nancy was the little sister—the tomboy with an outsized sense of justice who wanted to right all wrongs. The sisters shared makeup tips, dating secrets, plans for glamorous fantasy careers. They spent one memorable summer in Europe discovering a big world far from Peoria. They imagined a long life together—one in which they’d grow old together surrounded by children and grandchildren.
Suzy’s diagnosis shattered that dream.

In 1977, breast cancer was still shrouded in stigma and shame. Nobody talked about early detection and mammograms. Nobody could even say the words “breast” and “cancer” together in polite company, let alone on television news broadcasts. With Nancy at her side, Suzy endured the many indignities of cancer treatment, from the grim, soul-killing waiting rooms to the mistakes of well-meaning but misinformed doctors. That’s when Suzy began to ask Nancy to promise. To promise to end the silence. To promise to raise money for scientific research. To promise to one day cure breast cancer for good. Big, shoot-for-the-moon promises that Nancy never dreamed she could fulfill. But she promised because this was her beloved sister.
I promise, Suzy. . . . Even if it takes the rest of my life.

Suzy’s death—both shocking and senseless—created a deep pain in Nancy that never fully went away. But she soon found a useful outlet for her grief and outrage. Armed only with a shoebox filled with the names of potential donors, Nancy put her formidable fund-raising talents to work and quickly discovered a groundswell of grassroots support. She was aided in her mission by the loving tutelage of her husband, restaurant magnate Norman Brinker, whose dynamic approach to entrepreneurship became Nancy’s model for running her foundation. Her account of how she and Norman met, fell in love, and managed to achieve the elusive “true marriage of equals” is one of the great grown-up love stories among recent memoirs.

Nancy’s mission to change the way the world talked about and treated breast cancer took on added urgency when she was herself diagnosed with the disease in 1984, a terrifying chapter in her life that she had long feared. Unlike her sister, Nancy survived and went on to make Susan G. Komen for the Cure into the most influential health charity in the country and arguably the world. A pioneering force in cause-related marketing, SGK turned the pink ribbon into a symbol of hope everywhere. Each year, millions of people worldwide take part in SGK Race for the Cure events. And thanks to the more than $1.5 billion spent by SGK for cutting-edge research and community programs, a breast cancer diagnosis today is no longer a death sentence. In fact, in the time since Suzy’s death, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer has risen from 74 percent to 98 percent.

Promise Me is a deeply moving story of family and sisterhood, the dramatic “30,000-foot view” of the democratization of a disease, and a soaring affirmative to the question: Can one person truly make a difference?(less)

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Published September 14th 2010 by Harmony (first published 2010)

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Apr 14, 2012 Nancy Cours rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I'm shocked how much I enjoyed this book. This memoir is an impressive and entertaining combination of Brinker's personal history, the history of breast cancer, and the building of a nonprofit empire. They are webbed together with themes, which is rarely done successfully in this genre. Scattered between those elements are both charming and painful anecdotes, in addition to a handful of short stories about other women affected by the disease.

The book is mostly seamless, although I am left a tad...more

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Sep 30, 2010 Kaliki rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Because I have a personal connection to this cause and this organization, I may like this more than most. I think Nancy Brinker is an exceptional woman, who did an even more exceptional thing in creating SGK for the Cure. I thought that I had an idea of what this foundation, and this person, had done in the world, but my knowledge barely scratched the surface of what has truly been involved.

I don't know that I would necessarily call her a 'likeable' woman, but definitely one to be held in a hig...more

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Oct 10, 2010 Tara Chevrestt marked it as dnf

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DNF for me and before everyone gets all upset, let me explain why. First, I do NOT regret buying this book because I support breast cancer awareness 100%, but it was boring beyond belief.

I made it past the sisters' trip to Europe where they run around and spend lots of money and I passed out about three times. As cruel as this is going to sound, their lives, their travels were just interesting enough for me. There was also too much detail about stuff and people that I would forget upon turning...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Alyce (At Home With Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Promise Me is a touching story of love and friendship between sisters and how that love spurred Nancy on to do more to fight breast cancer. As I read about Nancy’s upbringing I realized that her whole family was amazing, and loved how her mom encouraged service and volunteerism from a very young age. That upbringing sets the stage for her adult years as she raised money for research and formed the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

One of my favorite quotes from the book deals with that pos...more Promise Me is a touching story of love and friendship between sisters and how that love spurred Nancy on to do more to fight breast cancer. As I read about Nancy’s upbringing I realized that her whole family was amazing, and loved how her mom encouraged service and volunteerism from a very young age. That upbringing sets the stage for her adult years as she raised money for research and formed the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

One of my favorite quotes from the book deals with that positive influence her mother had when it came to helping others. She said, “Instead of dwelling on all the things that you can’t do. . . figure out what you can do. What you will do.” (Page 7) And when her children decided to do something to raise money she backed them up all the way.

Much of the first half of the book is about Nancy’s close friendship with her sister Susan. This includes an entertaining account of a trip they took together through Europe. Their escapades were silly and fun, and they both seemed like girls with whom you would want to be friends.

The second half of the book is about Nancy’s life after her sister dies: how she copes with that loss, her personal life (marriages and son), and the development of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. I especially enjoyed the stories of the early fundraisers and how successful they were despite the trials encountered.

Interspersed between the chapters about Nancy’s story are sections including facts about breast cancer: the history of diagnoses and treatments, personal stories from survivors, current developments in the field of breast cancer research, and stories about the work and events that the foundation has done. These sections are filled with stories that are inspirational, moving and fascinating. I was stunned to read about some of the early treatments for breast cancer, and touched by the many personal stories.

Promise Me was a quick and compelling read. I was surprised that, regardless of the seriousness of the subject matter, I didn’t want to stop reading her story. If you are looking for a good inspirational book then you can’t go wrong with Promise Me. Even though the core of the story (the loss of her sister) is very sad, it does not leave you without hope for the future.(less)

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Jan 09, 2011 Chocolate & Croissants rated it 4 of 5 stars

The first week of the year has just ended and I would have to say that Promise Me is the most inspirational book I have read this year and in a long time. If you live in North America I am sure you must be familiar with the Susan Komen Foundation and Race for the Cure. While Susan succumbed to breast cancer many years ago, Promise Me is her sister's story of who Susan was and how the foundation came about.

I found the book to be utterly amazing. For me it falls into the category of books that I c...more The first week of the year has just ended and I would have to say that Promise Me is the most inspirational book I have read this year and in a long time. If you live in North America I am sure you must be familiar with the Susan Komen Foundation and Race for the Cure. While Susan succumbed to breast cancer many years ago, Promise Me is her sister's story of who Susan was and how the foundation came about.

I found the book to be utterly amazing. For me it falls into the category of books that I could not put down once I started reading it. The book is part memoir, part the history of documented cases of breast cancer,the story of Nancy Brinker's promise to her sister to bring awareness to breast cancer along with the stories of various women who have been afflicted by breast cancer.

Race for the Cure is the largest foot race in the United States in terms of participants. Once you start reading the book you get an understanding for who Nancy Brinker is and how she came to create the Susan Komen Foundation. Born to a mother who believed in helping those less fortunate, Nancy and her sister put on a talent show with neighborhood children in their effort to raise money for the fight against polio. They also spent time dropping off food to families afflicted by polio.

As a college graduate, Nancy worked for Neimen Marcus in Dallas, learning what customer service was all about. It is these life experiences that I believe gave Nancy the ability to create such a successful foundation. While her sister underwent treatment, Nancy or other family members were always along her side. After her death, Nancy spoke to the same doctors to find out what could be done to bring awareness to breast cancer and help other individuals (Breast cancer is not unique to women).

Nancy had me laughing when she detailed a French doctor's oncology research. Only a French doctor would cook a sample of a breast with cancer alongside with beef to detail how cooking it changed the sample. He also tasted the sample.

With fondness she recounts growing up as the younger sister of Susan and the adventures they had together. Little did she know when they toured Europe as young women that her sister's life was already half over.

Most importantly, as a breast cancer survivor author Brinker, emphasizes the importance of regular mammograms and self breast exams. The book is truly remarkable. I have run in the local Race for the Cure race and watched from the sidelines. The event is truly something to watch. For those who have never been or seen the races, hundreds of people turn out. But what is more amazing are the various teams of families who are supporting a breast cancer survivor or running in memory of someone that science and medicine could not save.
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May 25, 2012 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I really enjoyed reading "Promise Me". It was about Susan G. Komen who died in 1980 from breast cancer. Nancy G. Brinker made a promise to her sister to one day cure breast cancer for good. Nancy with the help of her husband Norman Brinker started Susan G. Komen for the Cure was founded on July 22, 1982 in Dallas, Texas. The book talks about the history of breast cancer and how with the help of SGK the advancements in research to help treat breast cancer. A very powerful read. Nancy is a excepti...more

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Oct 17, 2011 Kirsten rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book made me feel many different emotions - I laughed, I cried, I felt motivation to be a part of something bigger. I learned SO MUCH about breast cancer, the history of it and how being aware of your body can make all the difference - how doing monthly breast exams and getting mamograms is vital. I had no idea that there are 21 year old women diagnosed with breast cancer, and that men get breast cancer as well. I guess I could relate somewhat as I watched my grandpa fight cancer that later...more

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May 11, 2011 Jenny rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was different than I expected. I thought it would be more about Susan G. Komen, her battle with cancer and the affect it had on her family, mainly her sister, Nancy. Instead, it was a Nancy Brinker autobiography. Of course, Nancy's life's work is breast cancer as a result of her sisters' illness, but there is a lot of other stuff included as well. It didn't always keep my interest and honestly, one of the most emotionally-wrenching events in the book didn't even have to do with breast cance...more

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Nov 04, 2010 Susan rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I picked this up because my mother and grandmother and great aunt are all breast cancer survivors of this terrible disease.

The book, tells the story of the two sisters lives and their wonderful warm parents.
They were raised in Peoria, Ill. The sister, Susy was a very michevous sort. While Nancy was a go getter. At the age of 33 Suzy was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. At her last days of life Suzy asked her to make a promise. Nancy did not know it would span this long, over 30 years.

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Apr 13, 2011 Beverly rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Suzy and Nancy Goodman were more than sisters. They were best friends, confidantes, and partners in the grand adventure of life. For three decades, nothing could separate them. Not college, not marriage, not miles. Then Suzy got sick. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977; three agonizing years later, at thirty-six, she died.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The Goodman girls were raised in postwar Peoria,...more

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Oct 19, 2010 Patrick rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is a good book but it is more about Nancy Brinker than it is about breast cancer. The historical references and descriptions of this hideous disease are worth the read.

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In this compelling memoir, the 64-year-old founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure mixes details from her soap opera–like life with facts about breast cancer. Nancy Goodman of Peoria, Illinois, morphs from a chubby Jewish girl (in second grade, she tips the scale at more than 100 pounds) to a nearly six-foot glam...more

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Jan 05, 2011 Kristin (Kritters Ramblings) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Wow, what a great book, by great I mean - I couldn't put it down, I laughed and cried, and I had to email my closet family and friends to share it immediately.

A fresh story on the makings of a huge organization that has changed the landscape of breast cancer and influenced decisions makers from citizens in their home to lawmakers in Washington, D.C. I have participated in SGK events, but I had no idea the trials that Brinker endured while starting this non-profit. She has fought breast cancer he...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Rachel Rooney rated it 4 of 5 stars

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First, I think I should state that I volunteer one day a week with my local Susan G. Komen affiliate. I have a friend who works there for pay, and she suggested that I volunteer, and so I do. I support their work. I support Planned Parenthood.
Anyway, what Nancy Brinker accomplished is pretty amazing. The sheer size of it. Parts of the book were really good, parts were not, but overall I admire Nancy Brinker. I might not always agree with her, but I admire her nonetheless.
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Jan 10, 2011 Miss Amanda rated it 2 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Women

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Mar 17, 2011 Lori rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: anyone effected by breast cancer

This book was moving and powerful and full of great educational and historical information regarding breast cancer. Having lost my mom and both aunts to breast cancer I thought this book would be emotionally very hard to read but it was the exact opposite. It made me feel less alone with my thoughts and feelings regarding this disease and the loss of my loved ones. I was also very inspired by Nancy's life and her attitude through all of the ups and downs that were thrown her way. She is an inspi...more

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Mar 15, 2011 Lydia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author is Nancy Brinker--Susan G Komen's sister and the founder of the Susan G Komen For the Cure group. I started reading this only interested in breast cancer and how this foundation came to be--how it has affected women and our health. I really knew nothing about Nancy Brinker...but feel I do now, as this story is really her autobiography. She has lead a very interesting life. One woman and each woman can really make a difference. It made me think a lot about...more

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Oct 10, 2010 Janet added it · review of another edition

I did not finish this book.
I have to say this book was written the very best intentions. To raise money for the cure of breast cancer. I applaud them for that. I found the book very boring. It was not my cup of tea.

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Aug 02, 2010 Candy rated it 3 of 5 stars

What started in 1980 as Nancy Goodman's promise to her dying sister has grown into Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the leading voice for breast cancer research. The remarkable effort that surviving sister Nancy Goodman Brinker put into her mission is told in Promise Me. Brinker, a former US Ambassador, White House Chief of Protocol and a 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, shares the passion, commitment and true grit she continues to devote to her sister's memory. It's a touching, impressive...more

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Jan 31, 2011 Keri rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Before Nancy G. Brinker lost her sister, Susan G. Komen, to breast cancer, Susan made her sister promise that she would do something to ease the pain and suffering for survivors and co-survivors of this heart-breaking disease. "Promise Me" shares the intimate memories of Suzy and Nancy as little girls blossoming into womanhood with big dreams and how those dreams and ideals were shattered with the diagnosis of breast cancer. To honor the promise she made to her sister, Nancy created Susan G. Kom...more

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Feb 01, 2011 Cindy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cancer, memoirs

While I am not a breast cancer survivor, I am a cancer survivor. Nancy Brinker's story of her relationship with her own sister, Susan Komen, and their battle against Susan's cancer really hit home with me. This isn't just another story about cancer. It is about family, relationships, fear, and the courage to fight. Susan's battle gave direction to the crusader in Nancy. Her strength and focus, combined with the example of charity and sense of community modeled by their mother, gave birth to a gl...more

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Nov 27, 2010 Cheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was phenomenal!! I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that I won "Promise Me" from a Goodreads Giveaway, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it. This book tells the story of Nancy Brinker, whose sister died young of breast cancer, and how she turned what was a tragic situation into a positive, life-changing experience by starting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. I was just blown away by Nancy Brinker--what an amazing person she is, as well as her family, wh...more

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Jul 21, 2011 Sandra rated it 4 of 5 stars

Overall, I found this to be a powerful book. Although not perfect (I felt some areas dragged a bit or had too much time spent on them, and I felt it sort of fell apart near the end, turning into more of a rushed highlights of Brinker's achievements than a cohesive message or story), it certainly touched and affected me. This is a topic that is already close to home for me, and this book showed how, unfortunately, I am not alone. The stories of those afflicted with breast cancer and the historic...more

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Oct 08, 2010 Barb rated it 4 of 5 stars

My brother sent me this book as I am a breast cancer survivor. Donations support the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Nancy Brinker has done wonders for breast cancer patients in so many ways, both in the US and around the world. Her life has had its own trials, but she continues to move full speed ahead. I am so grateful to know more of her story and grateful to her personally for all her endeavors. Her story reiterates the notion that one person can make a huge difference. She has done it all for th...more

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Oct 17, 2010 Tejka rated it 4 of 5 stars

I bought this book because I wanted to know more about how the fundation started and the author explained that very well. I also learned a lot about the life of nancy Brinker that I was unaware of and I appreciated the new knowledge very much once I read about how many people in her own family had cancer and how many loved ones she had lost. I am intrigued by the strenght and the energy she invested to fight for what she believes and am awed how much money this foundation today raises and gives...more

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May 05, 2011 Mary Baumer rated it 5 of 5 stars

Excellent book. Every woman should read. Nancy G Brinker is the founder and CEO of Susan G Komen for the cure.

Nancy's sister Suzy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977. Three years later she had died. Back then people didn't talk about breast cancer. We have to thank Nancy Brinker for keeping her promise to her sister Suzy. To promise to raise money for scientific research. To promise to one day cure breast cancer for good.

It makes me happy that I took part in the Tri for a cure last year.

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Nov 01, 2012 Samantha Holub rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Breast cancer runs on both sides of my family and I think the awareness from this book is great for readers who may not know too much about this horrible disease. The personal details and emotions added a lot to the book and I think portrayed her sister the way she wants to remember her but also explains how it impacted her own life.

As any other book, its all about what type of book/style of writing you like whether or not you'll enjoy it. I did enjoy it and would recommend th...more

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Aug 24, 2011 Courtney rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

one of the most interesting and insightful books i have ever read.
my best friends mom was diagnosed with cancer about 3 years ago. she also happens to be my neighbor. because of the close proximity i have seen her at her best and at her worst.
my mom found a barnes and noble special where you buy one copy of the book and you get a signed copy for free. there was a mix up and my mom ended up getting 4 copies of the book so i took one.
i was a little nervous at first, not really what im used to rea...more

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Feb 23, 2011 Suzen rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This was a wonderful story about an amazing woman who was the founder of the *Susan G Koman For The Cure* Nancy Brinker is a marvelously intelligent strong woman. She also happens to be a breast cancer surviver herself.
The thing that bothered me most is how dismissive the doctors were to women who knew something was wrong. When Susan got sick the doctors out and out lied to her? Even back in 1980 Nancy knew that this was not true. There was facts and evidence. Susan chose to believe her doctor....more

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Mar 12, 2011 Jezzy rated it 2 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This story is heart-wrenching to say the least. Unfortunately, I was only able to get through half of it. I got up to where Susan loses her battle with breast cancer, but even then I had to push myself. Of course, you know what the outcome will be before you even turn the first page.

I tried to connect to both Nancy and Susan, but found that I couldn't. They both make silly decisions that had me almost screaming at the book. Nancy marries a man who, just before their wedding, shows her that the...more This story is heart-wrenching to say the least. Unfortunately, I was only able to get through half of it. I got up to where Susan loses her battle with breast cancer, but even then I had to push myself. Of course, you know what the outcome will be before you even turn the first page.

I tried to connect to both Nancy and Susan, but found that I couldn't. They both make silly decisions that had me almost screaming at the book. Nancy marries a man who, just before their wedding, shows her that the marriage would not be emotionally healthy at all, and said husband was more of a patriarch than a partner. Still, because of how lavish the ceremony is and Susan's encouragement (her reason for her going through with it is also shallow), she marries him and is pretty miserable.

While I hate to say it, Susan annoyed me as well. When she finds out she has the early stages of cancer, instead of going to a doctor who specializes in treating the disease, she goes to a "handsome" doctor from a clinic she's familiar with. This insistence really annoyed me, especially since the cancer comes back because of the doctor's inexperience in treating cancer. Even when it comes back, Nancy tells her to go to an actual cancer practice, and it takes her a while to finally give in. By then, it's too late. I feel bad speaking ill of the dead, but better decisions could have been life-saving ones. Hopefully this will teach others who read this book not to ignore symptoms and such.

There are informational sub chapters between each biographical chapter. They start with the early stages of breast cancer treatment, then go on to cover breast cancer survivors and participants in charity activities. The early segments are especially gruesome, and had me nearly clutching my own breasts in fear. Just be glad we have the technology we do now, ladies.

I wish I could have finished this book, but the players, the pace, and other factors left me bored. Even my interest in the subject (breast cancer runs in my family) couldn't keep me going. Maybe I'll pick it up at a later date. For now, it will sit on my self.(less)

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Jan 20, 2011 Elliebit rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Let me start off by saying that Promise Me is MOST DEFINITELY worth the read. Thank you Goodreads First Reads for making me aware of this book and for allowing me to enter the contest that allowed me to win this book for free.

Not only is Promise Me Nancy Brinker's biography that features a look into her relationship with her sister but also, it is an examination of the progress that has been made throughout history in breast cancer awareness, treatment, and hope for a cure. While reading the va...more

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“That day was an education for me. I'll never forget it. Standing in teh doorway, watching the reaction of the men and women gathered there, I witnessed the poewrful effect of unwavering, uncomplaining, uncompromising leadership. It changed me. It was one of those moments when you say to yourself, [in italics] That's what I want to be when I grow up. and you know you've grown up a little already, simply because you recognize it.

Norman called Ducky-Bob's party supply and ordered chairs while I wheeled the second bed out to the hallway. Mommy, Margaret Valentine, and I rushed around, getting everything we needed to cater the cramped but memorable even, and on Tuesday morning, about three dozen top members of the Chili's team jammed into Norman's room at Presbyterian Hospital. Norman didn't what his people to see him lying down, so I'd helped him get into a jogging suit and robe, and propped him up on one of those rolling carts they use to distribute meals. He was in unthinkable pain, but he spoke to them from his heart about how much he appreciated them, how committed he was to the success of the organization, and how far they could all go together.” — 2 people liked it

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