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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide movement dedicated to increasing awareness surrounding breast cancer and research – so in light of BCAM, we’re highlighting incredible stories of women who have overcome breast cancer. Check out five inspiring reads below:
Everybody’s Got Something by Robin Roberts
Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has known her fair share of pain, but thanks to the wise words of her mother, she’s learned to turn her mess into her message. Her autobiography, Everybody’s Got Something, chronicles her journey of navigating loss — from her breast cancer diagnosis and a rare blood disease that resulted from her breast cancer treatment to the passing of her mother. Robert’s triumphant spirit and strength will grab your heart and remind you that you’re stronger than you think.
Going Off Script by Giuliana Rancic
Giuliana Rancic’s path to her fabulous life as the face of E! News came with numerous obstacles — the most publicized of which was her battle with breast cancer. Rancic gets raw in her autobiography about how she dealt with personal struggles and the tough decisions she was forced to make in the face of breast cancer. This book will make you both laugh and cry as you take a walk in Rancic’s famous but relatable shoes.
Undefeated by Marsha Hunt
Actress, model, novelist, and singer Marsha Hunt uses her celebrity status to shine a light on her personal battle with breast cancer, choosing to pose nude after having a mastectomy and lymphadenectomy. In her book, Undefeated, Hunt shares how she chose to turn her battle with breast cancer into an opportunity to challenge society’s definition of female beauty and sexuality.
Better by Amy Robach
Co-Anchor of 20/20 Amy Robach shared the shocking news that she had breast cancer on the air of Good Morning America. In her book, Robach gets extremely personal as she exposes the biggest fears and strengths she had along her unexpected journey with breast cancer and how it affected her marriage and family. Her vulnerability gives readers hope for their own stories and the encouragement needed to keep going.
The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan
Journalist and author Kelly Corrigan found herself in “the middle place,” the overlapping time between parenthood and childhood. Suddenly at 36, her life changed when she found a lump in her breast. This autobiography is a painstakingly honest coming-of-age story that will bring you to laughter, tears, and the realization that you are not alone.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
