I normally avoid books about Cancer for fear they will be very sad but, this is hugely up-lifting. This is such a beautiful story of friendship, hope, positivity and how the strength of family, friends and a good support network can get you through anything.
Whilst reading the book it became clear that it was based on a personal experience, the author describes in detail the processes and procedures in Keira's cancer diagnosis and treatment, it's a very honest account and feels very real. It made me realise how very vital the support roles a patient needs when undergoing treatment and the wonderful resources that are available, although none of this matters if you are treated like a number and the doctor forgets to tell you their name. It feels a very enlightening account of living with cancer and how it affects those around you.
When Keira met her running friends they bonded immediately, I could tell what warm people they were and their hope and positivity was radiating. I loved these characters and all that they stood for. Supporting one another at their most difficult times and using their own personal skills to help one another, this is a very uplifting read and I read it feeling like I had been enlightened into another side of the world of a cancer diagnosis.
I finished this feeling like I could take on a challenge; Keira is a hugely inspiring character and I loved everything about her. I started the book not realising that this is based on the author's own experience, while reading it soon became clear that this was too real to be based on just research alone, I want to thank the author for sharing her own personal experiences in such a wonderful way which I am sure will inspire women going through this themselves or the fear that they one day will. This is a very beautiful book.