How Connie Got Her Rack Back

by Constance Bramer

Let's face it, when a white coat touting doctor and her posse deliver a breast cancer diagnosis, your life has a way of turning upside down and even a little sideways. And when you're a 39 year old single, working mother of two,the roller coaster ride that ensues will either lead you to a straight jacket or a back brace. Connie Bramer gives laugh out loud humor to her adventure, along with poignant moments of self-discovery as she blogs her way to good health. Follow along with her adventure and bare witness to her crazy antics, the comments of love she received, and the unwaivering support of her friends and family that helped to get her through.

Constance Bramer:
Connie is a breast cancer survivor. She lives in Upstate New York with her two children Alyssa and Alex, where she spends the majority of her time as "soccer mom chaffeur." She enjoys time with her family and friends, writing, skiing, exercising, and most definitely, laughing.

279 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2012

About the author

Connie is a breast cancer survivor. She lives in Upstate New York with her two children Alyssa and Alex, where she spends the majority of her time as "soccer mom chaffeur." She enjoys time with her family and friends, writing, skiing, exercising, and most definitely, laughing.

Reviews

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic! With humor, candid thoughts and support from her friends and family, Connie was able to get through her horrible fight against breast cancer! When most of us would have thrown in the towel, this amazing woman gave it her all! She didn't pull any punches - she let us know when it got rough. She cried, we cried, she laughed, we laughed. There were times when I was doing both at the same time! It was a roller coaster ride but I feel so triumphant for her that she survived!

I think this is a must read for everyone. We all know someone who has fought this fight.

[Audrahotmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many of our lives have been touched by breast cancer.... either directly or indirectly. Connie faced her challenge head on and laughed whenever she could. Her strength is amazing and inspiring. Written from the heart. Connie dares to say out loud the things we all think but don't have the courage to say out loud! A definite must read!

[Darcey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book showing strength, courage, and humor while battling breast cancer. Connie shows the truth in the whole process along with raising her children, working and staying social...She is an amazing women, this is a book for All women...I cheered her on, I cried and laughed with her.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connie Bramer used to babysit my kids many moons ago. I had heard that she had breast cancer, but had no way of knowing the struggle she had gone thru. When I heard about her book, I couldn't wait to read it. OMG!! I had no idea what a great writer Connie is or of her courageous fight against this disease. She is one tough chick. She started a blog to keep her friends and family up-to-date on what was going on and how she was feeling. Her sense of humor was unbelievable. The outpouring of love from her friends and family was so touching. There were so many places in the book where I cried my eyes out. We all have people in our lives who have fought this fight. Connie puts it out there with so much information but at the same time keeping her spirits up for her two young children. I definately would recommend this book.

[Hockeymom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connie opens up her personal life to all the emotional highs and lows of coping with breast cancer.You will laugh and cry with her"misadventures". Its a must read for anyone going through this ordeal and those who love them. She lets you in on things that we all want to know,but are afraid to ask,all with a great sense of humor. I look forward to a sequel on her life after breast cancer.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connie and I went to school together. I absolutely enjoyed reading her journey. The book was well written (our English teacher would be proud). I laughed and I cried...sometimes I was even doing both!
Connie is truly an amazing person and I am very proud to be her friend!

[Karen George · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am inspired by Connie's amazing sense of humor! I laughed, I cried.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in awe of Connie's courage and humor. An inspirational story and must read!

[Lacie Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Connie's book - her witty candor - putting it all out there to tell her story is amazing. I feel blessed to call Connie my friend!

[Tabitha Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read! Very moving and enlightening.
Received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.