Life can be a wild ride, taking us to places we’d rather not go. What differentiates us is how we handle the bumps and jolts, and what we learn from them. Cathy Bueti’s nightmare began when she was 25, happily married to her high school sweetheart. One day, he left home and was killed in a traffic accident, making her an instant widow. Sometime later, still reeling from her unbearable loss and suffering through one miserable relationship after another, she found a lump in her breast. After losing her breast, her hair, and what was left of her self-esteem, she made some difficult and lifealtering decisions, overcame the odds, and eventually rediscovered happiness. She is stunningly honest and open, a real person telling her story. This is a ride you’ll be glad you took, and one you’ll remember for a long time. Everyone faces adversity. Learning how other people survive — and even thrive — may provide us with the courage, inspiration, and determination we need to handle our own crises. Knowing that we are not alone in dealing with adversity also helps us to put our own situation into perspective. For women facing breast cancer, this book is especially insightful and inspiring.