Me, the Crazy Woman, and Breast Cancer: Strength and Inspiration for the Patient, Survivor, and Those Who Love Them

by Stacy Shelton

Award-winning authors, cancer patients, survivors, and medical professionals, are all singing the praises of "Me, the Crazy Woman, and Breast Cancer" and Stacy Shelton.Named Oklahoma's Best Author for her book "Me, the Crazy Woman, and Breast Cancer," multi-award-winning former broadcast and print journalist Stacy Shelton, chronicles not one, but two diagnoses of breast cancer. Once diagnosed, Shelton found a new presence, which she dubbed "Crazy Woman," had taken up residence in her brain, wreaking havoc and forcing her to face her own mortality. As she learned to navigate the once foreign world of cancer, she realized that during the subsequent seven surgeries, including a bilateral mastectomy, several of her medical issues were falling through the cracks, leaving her even more vulnerable than she already was. Using her talents as a writer, she took the opportunity to bring to life this heroic, poignant, and enlightening work, to help others going through any life-altering trauma. "Me, the Crazy Woman, and Breast Cancer," provides a roadmap to an almost impossible journey, and gives the patient, survivor, family member, and loved one, a window into the psyche of someone facing a life-threating illness. It is a timeless, and hauntingly moving memoir that will leave you knowing all of life's lessons are to be cherished."This book should be read– no it should be devoured– by anyone who has been affected by this horrible disease." –Bob Burg, Best-Selling Author, “The Go-Giver”"I know her story will give hope to many people struggling with illness, pain, or plain old fear. Read it!" –Libby Gill, Best-Selling Author, “You Unstuck,” and branding mastermind behind The Dr. Phil Show"Astonishing...Her story is a personal journey of courage, true love, and profound hope. It offers the same for others fighting cancer, or for those who love someone with the disease." –Svetlana Kim, Best-Selling Author, “White Pearl and I"This book is a true work of art. One of the best features is the Do's and Don'ts section of how to help anyone you know dealing with a life-threatening disease." –Heidi Richards Mooney, Publisher & Editor in Chief - WE Magazine for Women

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2009

About the author

Stacy D. Shelton is a former award-winning broadcast and print journalist. She now speaks publicly about her journey through cancer and the life lessons that remained. She also counsels families, patients, and survivors on dealing with life-threatening diseases.\r
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She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, Doug; daughter, Brealyn; and their dogs, Max and Teddy. \r
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To contact her or to inquire about speaking engagements, visit her website at http://www.StacyDShelton.com"

Reviews

[Lisbeth Schilling]

Very meaningful

I really related to this author and out situations were similar, except for the leg part. I too see my cancer experience to have been very special and it changed me in many positive ways. That said, I had a double mastectomy but I did not have radiation, chemo, or tamoxifen. So I know that those factors could have changed my whole outlook on the experience, and I surely have no criticism for women who feel otherwise.

[Kathy Conlon]

Mastectomies with reconstruction

I was dismayed that she believes she is defined by having breasts. It was sad that her self confidence was so low that she considered herself a freak and unloved by her husband unless she endured reconstruction surgery. She put herself and her family through a lot undergoing the many surgeries involved for reconstruction.

[karen bureman]

My Pink Journey

Thank you for your brutally honest book. I am going through my “pink journey” at this time, and I have to be honest, I have not allowed myself to “believe” I have cancer. I tend to minimize my situation. I will definitely refer back to your closing suggestions!

[Sarah]

Very real

It had many ups and downs in this book. Very real and raw, at times. The author is wayyyy tougher than I would’ve been!