RISE: Bringing Women Together Through Book Clubs and Conversation

I had coffee and a chat with a friend this morning, and she brought along a hard copy of my book. Her first words echoed what so many readers have shared in reviews of RISE. This is not a book just for those living with cancer or cancer survivors. It is a book every woman can relate to as she builds a life rooted in resilience, hope, and joy.

She shared that she has encouraged her friends to buy the book, and plans are now underway to include RISE in their Book Club selections. What touched me most was seeing her copy filled with large sticky notes, each one holding reflections and insights. She chose the larger notes, she said, because this is a book you return to, a book for reminders, reflection, and even recipes.

I left that conversation feeling deeply grateful. Not only was she supporting the reading of my book, but she was also using it to build community and foster meaningful conversations among her friends. One of the main reasons I turned my research into a book was to offer something living and practical. A book you can write in, return to, and make part of your everyday life.

For those of you who belong to Book Clubs or are thinking of starting one, consider RISE as part of your shared reading. It can be a way to support one another in cultivating optimal health, connection, and a sense of joy in living.