An Inspiring Look At Love, Illness And Recovery (NAPSA)—According to the American Cancer Society, nearly two out of five Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in theirlives. It’s a rare family that’s not affected—but if it ever happens to you, a new book may be both helpful and inspiring. “Walk Beside Me” by Christine Handy (Proper Press, LLC) is the amazing story of one woman’s journey from a world of fashion, fame and wealth to one of cancer and healing; it’s about a life that goes from the glitter of New York’s fashion world and designer labels to one of loneliness, fear, illness and,finally, recovery. The book is a fictionalized story of whatat first seems a picture-perfect life: a stunning model turned wife and mother, who lives in a beautiful home with her husband and two kids in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Ohio. Then she’s diagnosed with breast cancer andit all seemsto fall apart. Fortunately for her, she has the most amazingly devoted group of friends who won’t let her walk alone. These extraordinary women, all living prominentlives with demanding schedules, take turns staying with her, accompanying her to doctors’ appointments, to chemo sessions and back home, where they do everything for her, from feeding her to bathing her to cleaning up after her. They are her angels, and they walk beside her every step of her long recovery. Theylift her spirits; laugh and ery with her. They share their stories, some funny, some sad. They walk beside her spiritually and emotionally, soothing her heartache, boosting her selfesteem and reminding her that every single minute of her life is abundantly worth living. f CHRISTINE HANDY @ A new book provides a beautifully written and uplifting story of one woman’s descent into the darkest depths of self-pity and depression and her ultimate ascent into a bright new day of hope, love and happiness. This is an enthralling story of sickness and triumph, of being comfortable in your own skin, of valuing the things that have true worth, and of learning to fight for yourself and what you truly want. It’s the story of a woman who peels away the layers to find her inner warrior, a woman who faces insurmountable odds and—thanks to her earthly angels—learns to treasure the gift of God’s infinite light and love. The author, a real-life former model and cancer survivor, is now an advocate for women with breast cancer, and donates 15 percent of the sales price of her book to breast cancer research. “Walk Beside Me”is available at www.amazon.com and www. barnesandnoble.com in hardcover, paperback and as an e-book. Learn More For further facts about the book or the author, visit www.theproper press.com and www.christinehandy. com.
