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Positively Altered: Finding Happiness at the Bottom of a Chemo Bag
Thirty-four stories, three postscripts, and one big message: Positively Altered is a call to action for every one of us to unapologetically live and love our own way no matter what challenges life brings.
Positively Altered is about how to find happiness in the rarest of places—for starters, at the bottom of a chemo bag. In a collection of raw, in-the-moment stories that come to life with self-deprecating humor and a hearty dose of reality, Cindy doesn’t sugarcoat her journey any more than she bemoans her fate.
A roller coaster of both laugh-out-loud and tender moments about love, parenthood, friendship, and cancer, Cindy’s message packs a punch and delivers an honest look at life and how adversity can positively alter it. From her “Fifty-One Things” list and duplex theory to her “Two-Martini Accident,” Cindy’s stories will be that nudge you’ve needed to see things more clearly and settle more confidently into the superhero that’s you. So grab your cape and join Cindy on page 1.
Positively Altered is about how to find happiness in the rarest of places—for starters, at the bottom of a chemo bag. In a collection of raw, in-the-moment stories that come to life with self-deprecating humor and a hearty dose of reality, Cindy doesn’t sugarcoat her journey any more than she bemoans her fate.
A roller coaster of both laugh-out-loud and tender moments about love, parenthood, friendship, and cancer, Cindy’s message packs a punch and delivers an honest look at life and how adversity can positively alter it. From her “Fifty-One Things” list and duplex theory to her “Two-Martini Accident,” Cindy’s stories will be that nudge you’ve needed to see things more clearly and settle more confidently into the superhero that’s you. So grab your cape and join Cindy on page 1.
265 pages, Paperback
Published September 12, 2023
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October 10, 2023
One of the best things about this book is knowing the author. It reads exactly as she is speaking. I had many laugh out loud moments because can see her speaking.
She is strong, hilarious, kind, and such a great mother to her kids.
When meeting them you know she has raised them right! One of the first times I met Cindy she offered so much support to our family when we were going through a crisis with a sick child. I know she was busy but she was willing to help in any capacity that she could.
I would recommend this book to anyone. We all go through some sort of struggles and this book shows a way of walking through them with our heads held up high (and laughing and crying at times too) and giving ourselves grace.
She is strong, hilarious, kind, and such a great mother to her kids.
When meeting them you know she has raised them right! One of the first times I met Cindy she offered so much support to our family when we were going through a crisis with a sick child. I know she was busy but she was willing to help in any capacity that she could.
I would recommend this book to anyone. We all go through some sort of struggles and this book shows a way of walking through them with our heads held up high (and laughing and crying at times too) and giving ourselves grace.
October 16, 2023
When you read this book, you will feel as if you are in the room just having a chat with Dr. Cindy.
Some may think this book is TMI at points and guess what....it is and that is what I love about it! It is raw, it is real. It takes a lot of guts to share what Dr. Cindy shares with the world and because of her depth of honesty, we get to take a journey that is relatable and gives much hope.
This is a great book to give as a gift to someone who is feeling down, sick or just not seeing happiness. It is a quick read that gives a powerful punch of reality. I highly recommend!
Some may think this book is TMI at points and guess what....it is and that is what I love about it! It is raw, it is real. It takes a lot of guts to share what Dr. Cindy shares with the world and because of her depth of honesty, we get to take a journey that is relatable and gives much hope.
This is a great book to give as a gift to someone who is feeling down, sick or just not seeing happiness. It is a quick read that gives a powerful punch of reality. I highly recommend!
June 30, 2024
I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed reading about Cindy’s life and experience with cancer and other life events. Her stories, experiences, and advice/stories stemming from her medical background were really interesting and captivating.
June 30, 2024
This book made me laugh at times and cry at times. It is a great journey to follow and I will forever keep some of these words in my heart.
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