Had I Known by Joan Lunden

People of a certain age know this author well. She was co-host on Good Morning America for several years. The audience woke up each morning to her charming personality and beautiful smile. Indeed, I would venture to guess that she helped raise the popularity of this morning show during her stint. Although the audience was not privy to every aspect of her life, she was open to revealing her bout with breast cancer at a time when celebrities were not apt to publicly pronounce all that was wrong with their lives.

This is the story of her struggle and her survival and how it impacted her family, her friends and most importantly, herself. A beautifuly written memoir that invokes the reader to examine their own lives with a unique perspective. Ms. Lunden invites us all to understand her struggle and her strength. Not content with sharing her story in one book, Ms. Lunden has gone on to pen books about healthly lving, wellness and success. She continues to be a force against breast cancer and speaks all over the country in an effort to inform the public about the disease. She has created a website which offers visitors a wealth of information. In addition, she has an online t.v. channel which provides an additional resource for members of the breast cancer community.

For some of us it is not enough to go through a health struggle, it also becomes vital to offer encouragement, resources and empathy to those who come after. Ms. Lunden is one of those people. If you thought you knew her from her exposure on the popular morning show, read this memoir. She may become someone you admire, respect and appreciate.

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