Round the Twist

Memoir of a Young Colon Cancer Survivor

Lisa Febre

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English

Black Rose Writing
07 September 2023

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Oncology; Coping with illness

In 2021, as the covid pandemic stretched into its second year, a different kind of disease was brewing inside of Lisa, a 47-year-old vegan and yoga practitioner. Without any of the classic risk factors or symptoms, she was desperate to rationalize away the obvious tumors on her scans, wanting to believe anything except cancer was possible.

The long and difficult journey to diagnosis was fraught with pitfalls and wrong turns, ambivalent doctors and insensitive nurses. Through the efforts of a strong advocate, she was finally placed in the care of some of the best doctors Los Angeles has to offer, only to be devastated to learn that she had Stage-4C Colon Cancer.

Facing unspeakable odds, she dove head first into aggressive treatments that decimated her body, but never destroyed her natural optimism and positivity.

Through the lens of the natural world around her, the young cancer survivor reveals the intensely private and deeply emotional aspects of fighting for her life. Sometimes with a pinch of humor but always with raw honesty, she holds on to bright hope that warmly invites you to share in her journey.

By: Lisa Febre
Imprint: Black Rose Writing
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 358g
ISBN: 9781685132668
ISBN 10: 1685132669
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 07 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Round the Twist: Memoir of a Young Colon Cancer Survivor

"""Lisa Febre pulls no punches in her heartfelt, compelling, and thought-provoking book, Round the Twist. While giving an unflinching view into cancer, her personality bounces off the page, and is a wonderful, gentle reminder that each day is a gift to enjoy and appreciate."" -Mary Rosenthal for Chick Lit Café ""Round the Twist is one of the most inspirational stories of cancer survival that I have ever read. The knowledge that surviving such a death sentence was achievable made this memoir, that shows how resilient the human body and spirit can be, impossible to put down."" -Amy Raines, Readers' Favorite ""Round The Twist is a memoir about being incredibly alive and deeply loved. Lisa Febre's journey through the best and worst of what modern medicine has to offer is crackling with detail, intensity, and wit. A balm for the soul, a love story in disguise."" -Emily Wright, Assistant Editor, Strings Magazine ""Round the Twist: Facing the Abdominable is Lisa Febre's detailed, raw, honest, humorous, and mesmerizing story about battling and surviving both cancer and the ensuing treatments. You will be inspired by what can be accomplished through courage, tenacity, spirituality, and hope. This is a must-read."" -David B. Seaburn, Author of Give Me Shelter ""Round The Twist: Facing The Abdominable explains the author's cancer journey with insight, humor, forethought, and empathy for not only other cancer patients but those who love and care for them."" -Barbara A. Luker, Author of The Right One ""With heart and candor, Lisa welcomes you along on her harrowing journey with the sole purpose of helping others understand what it is like to endure all the tests, all the treatments, and all the ups and downs of fighting cancer."" -Melinda Wolf, Writer, Editor ""Round the Twist: Facing the Abdominable submerges you into the dark reality of a Stage-4 Cancer diagnosis where survival is the only option. An inspiring, emotional investment sending the eye-opening and powerful message that even when a diagnosis is dire, miraculous healing and restoration can happen. Truly inspiring!"" -Michelle A. Dick, Freelance Writer and Editor ""A story of cancer told with truth and inspiration. One doesn't necessarily need positivity and resilience to survive a cancer diagnosis. But positivity and resilience are crucial if one is to thrive in the aftermath of such terrifying news."" -Yvonne deSousa, author of MS Madness! and Shelter of the Monument ""A deeply personal, honest and informative account of one young cancer survivor's journey, her prose is easy on the eye and mind; her stunning comparisons of the good and bad in nature are intelligently woven throughout, and her inspirational soul emanates from every page, as if she hasn't already given enough."" -Neil Baker, author and owner April Moon Books"