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When Good Boobs Turn Bad: A Mammoir

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New Book Provides Comic Relief to Get Through Life’s Toughest Challenges
PRLog - Sep 09, 2013 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- We don’t typically think of cancer as a laughing matter, although some recent movies, TV shows, and books have played it for laughs. When Jill Foer Hirsch was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, the self-described “middle-aged woman with a sharp tongue and a big mouth,” relied on her most effective coping mechanism: humor. She started an online journal that became popular with breast cancer survivors, cancer patients, and others whose lives had been touched by cancer, who found her irreverent sense of humor and positive outlook inspirational.

Now Hirsch has adapted that journal into a book, When Good Boobs Turn Bad: A Mammoir (September 2013). Written candidly and informally, as if chatting with a close friend, Hirsch explains why she couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected, bizarre, and downright hilarious experiences she had while working her way through a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and reconstruction surgery.

Wry, honest, and filled with self-deprecating humor, Hirsch describes her journey from diagnosis to triumph over breast cancer. She offers practical advice, like finding the surgeon that’s right for you and packing your bag for the hospital, but mostly she focuses on the funny. She talks frankly about reconstruction surgery that included the breast implant that mysteriously migrated to her armpit, creating a side boob she sported for six months; implanting oxygen sensors in her breasts that were checked with a magic wand (very “Bionic Woman”); writing heartfelt breast cancer haikus; her knack for styling hospital gowns with high heels and sparkly jewelry; her “Top 12 Reasons Why Breast Cancer Doesn’t Suck;” and much more.

“The day I was diagnosed,” Hirsch says, “one of my doctors said, ‘this will be a year of hell and then you’ll be fine.’ I don’t want cancer patients to feel condemned to a year of hell! I learned very quickly to laugh at myself and at the process whenever I could. I firmly believe that humor helped me heal, both physically and emotionally, and I hope to help others facing tough situations do the same.”

Sharing the good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny about her journey, Hirsch proves once again that humor can heal and laughter is the best medicine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jill Foer Hirsch is a writer, humorist, and breast cancer survivor. This is her first book. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Hirsch had more than 20 years of business experience, with expertise in human resources, accounting and finance, marketing and change management. She has a B.A. in history from James Madison University and an MBA from George Mason University. She lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her husband Dan and their four spoiled cats. Her favorite things include her new boobs, long walks on the beach, Chardonnay, and dancing in the rain. Connect with her at http://jillfoerhirsch.com and on Twitter @JillFoerHirsch.

ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: When Good Boobs Turn Bad: A Mammoir
Author: Jill Foer Hirsch

Publisher: Rasputin Press
Publication: September 2013
Paperback: 116 pages, 978-0989571500 $12.95
Kindle format: $3.99; Nook format: $3.49
http://jillfoerhirsch.com

ADVANCE PRAISE

“An amusing handbook for many navigating the scary terrain of cancer, the author offers a blueprint to settle the fears of treatment and recovery. With a fun, sassy perspective, When Good Boobs Turn Bad is a real gift for anyone starting their fight and hoping they don’t have to take everything so seriously!” Craig Price, author of Half a Glass: The Realist’s Guide

“After years of looking after hundreds of breast cancer patients, I am constantly amazed at the level of optimism. This book is a symposium of that optimism, expressed in a funny, yet thoughtful way. Books have been written about surgery, recovery and choices in breast cancer treatment, yet this is an excellent addition as a personal journey. It is heartfelt and sensitive in a way that reflects a triumphant arrival at the destination, having beaten breast cancer.” Steven P. Davison, MD, FACS

“I’m a reluctant user of adjectives, but this book is truly awesome, profound and laugh-out-loud funny. There is nothing funny about cancer; there is something funny about surviving cancer with humor. The author takes the reader on a very personal journey with a simple message: ‘laugh with me, celebrate life with me, and if possible please give me an award so I can make a graceful acceptance speech.’ Read this book and delight in her perceptions about dancing through life, with or without music.” Mimi Krumholz, MA, Clinical Psychology

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