I won this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

At first I was thrown off by the title, but it is actually quite literal in the sense that it means the cost of the healthcare that gives one the hope of survival.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It tells the story of the author's life with her husband as they meet, start a family, and try to lead normal lives as they fight against cancer. Their story is filled with love, pain, and hope. It is beautifully written, with a lovely balance between humor and seriousness, and between "normal" life and life in hospitals/doctors offices/treatment.

This book also gives insight to the healthcare industry and the cost of care. She adds in research done on the healthcare her husband received, including records and interviews with the doctors involved. She states actual costs, and compares costs of the same procedures throughout different insurance companies (that they had) and locations (places they lived). She speaks of how they never knew of the costs until after her husbands death, when she finally looked at the bills, and saw how outrageous the costs are (the total of his care totaled over $600,000). She touches on the idea that many people can not afford the healthcare that would give them a chance to continue living. It is definitely a real eye opener.