After the Fear Come the Gifts: Breast Cancer's Nine Surprising Blessings

While receiving treatment for breast cancer, clinical psychologist and spiritual director Kay Metres found nine surprising discoveries that she came to think of as gifts.

The Nine Gifts

-Transformation:

Embracing change

-Learning to Ask for Help:

On not being alone anymore

-Interdependence:

Cooperating in your healing

-Surrender:

The power of giving up

-Sisterhood:

The wonderful women in your life

-No Longer Need to be Right:

The delicious freedom of letting go

-Savoring Each Day:

Mindfulness in every moment

-Discovering Your Own Strength and Beauty:

Loving yourself again

-Deeper Spirituality:

The unending pool of strength

"I hope through reading this book, you will find empowerment and even joy, yea, joy, becoming more aware of your own strengths and inestimable value you bring to the world."