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When
we set out to write our book, one of the biggest challenges we faced
was what to call it. We pretty much knew what we wanted to say and how
we wanted to say it. But coming up with a title was a far different matter.
Bobbi’s
choice for the title was, “Does Anybody Have Two Nipples for a Dime?
Breast Cancer...the Story of Change.” Jerry didn’t fail to
see the humor but he feared the title would make the book sound overly
frivolous.
Twenty-four
chapters later we agreed on “Tears of Joy” as an acceptable
compromise. Tears because there is no cancer journey without them. Joy
because few people ever think about the other side of cancer—the
triumphs; the laughs; the friends you never knew you had and the new ones
you meet along the way, and that strange sense of accomplishment that
comes from knowing you have faced the worst and made the best of it.
And
that’s what this book is all about. “Facing
the worst” and “preparing for the best.”
Some
parts of the book may make you cry. Some may make you smile—or even
laugh out loud. A few parts are guaranteed to make you mad. And some,
we hope, will make you cheer.
But
that’s what the cancer journey is all about. It’s all right
here and it’s all true to the best of our memories and those of
our friends.
We
hope you will enjoy what we have to say and be inspired to make the most
of your experience with cancer.
—Jerry
Hanks and Bobbi de Córdova Hanks
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
| “I just finished reading Tears of Joy. Bubba, Jerry and you tell a beautiful love story and at the same time provide within the text an inspirational cancer survivor and cancer caregiver’s manual. Well written, factual, timely and uplifting. Tears of Joy should be required reading by all cancer survivors, their families and caregivers.” |
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Col
(Ret.) James E. Williams, Jr., USA Prostate Cancer Survivor Us Too! International |
| “Just finished reading Tears of Joy. What a wonderful book and both of you have produced for all illness. I am so glad I gave myself the gift of reading the book and will share it with others.” |
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Frieda
Saraga Community Health Educator Planned Parenthood of Northeast Florida |
| “What impressed me most was how applicable your message is to me—to everyone. It’s true that your story is one of survivorship but it is also a story of love and living life to the fullest.” |
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Jennifer
B. Johnson Senior Clinical Oncology Specialist Genentech BioOncology |
| “I would highly recommend this book to any cancer survivor. You’ll share the tears and laughter with Jerry and Bobbi as they tell us of their story. You’ll laugh and cry with them and hopefully be inspired by their courageous struggle with this disease.” |
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Thomas
A. Marsland, M.D. Hematologist Oncologist |
| “Se estas pasando por una etapa dificil con el diagnosis de cancer, este es el libro que debes eer. Aunque primero hay lágrimas presente, la alegría sobrepasa la angustia. Hay vida después del cáncer.” |
Venus Gínes, MA CEO/Founder, Dia de la Mujer Latina Founder, Intercultural Center for Health & Wellness |