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Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days

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  • Publisher:Build Your BLISSS (September 23, 2019)
  • Language:English
  • Paperback:392 pages
  • ISBN-10:1544504594
  • ISBN-13:978-1544504599
  • Item Weight:1.27 pounds
  • Dimensions:6 x 0.98 x 9 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank:#678,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #270 in Sibling Relationships (Books) #482 in Emergency Medicine (Books) #20,421 in Memoirs (Books)
  • Customer Reviews:4.6 out of 5 stars 283Reviews
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AWARDS
★ JOURNEY Book Award for Overcoming Adversity in Narrative Non-Fiction 2021 Grand Prize Winner
★ Page Turner Awards 2021 Best Nonfiction Book
★ Writer's Digest Book Awards 2020 1st Place Best Life Story
★ Independent Press Award Winner 2020
★ Living Now Book Awards Gold Medal Winner 2020
★ eLit Book Awards Silver 2021
★ IAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist 2020
★ Kindle Book Awards Finalist 2020
★ International Book Awards Finalist 2020
★ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist 2019
★ The SPR Book Awards Finalist 2019
★ indieBRAG B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree

"
Better off Bald is devastating and heartbreaking, inspiring and edifying. Most importantly, it's real. It's a beautifully written, insightful, page-turning book on how we connect as humans and why life--no matter how truncated--is worth living. I highly recommend this to all people who glide through life not considering the end, but also for those looking for hope as unrealistic as it may seem at times." 
—Pacific Book Review

"Andrea Wilson Wood's memoir of her sister is complex and emotional, raw and honest.
Better Off Bald tells a captivating story that will have a long-lasting impact on any reader." 
—Indies Today

"This was a beautiful and poignant story, one that had me on the verge of tears from the moment I started reading. Andrea and Adrienne had such a special connection that became even more solid as they spent more time together. Adrienne showed strength and determination that I don't think many of us have. Her zest for life, her sassy yet endearing personality, and her simple needs made her a standout person. I truly believe that Andrea was able to learn so much from her 15-year-old sister who lived her life the way she wanted to and wasn't apologetic about it. This is an emotional read, one that told me a brilliant story while making me feel like a part of it. Kudos to the author!" 
—Readers Favorite

"Even though
Better Off Bald has a somber ending--as some cancer stories inevitably do--there is a powerful message about both living and dying with dignity. For readers who are personally facing cancer--in themselves or a loved one--this book will surely serve as a tremendous resource, for both its technical aspects and the complex emotional picture it paints. For all other people, it is definitely still worth the read. Its lessons about living life to its fullest, cherishing loved ones, and not giving up are invaluable." 
—Many Books

"An incredible, wonderful, raw and true story of two sisters, one of whom is diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or liver cancer when she is a teenager and the other is an adult who is at the crossroads in her life and who is now acting as her mother, friend, and guide. A tragic tearjerker that in the end leads to the death of the younger sister diagnosed with cancer." 
—The International Review of Books

"The [book] places a poignant emphasis on the importance of each fleeting moment. Adrienne's voice is one of powerful, teenage defiance. This memoir/biography is deeply sad with inspirational flashes." 
—Kirkus

"
Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days is a phenomenal depiction of the shock, horror, realities, and the humanity of a cancer diagnosis and battle. The author's depiction of her sister's battle with liver cancer is both heart-wrenching and warming. Andrea is as brave as her sister, Adrienne, for sharing their story with such honesty and for her tireless devotion to helping liver cancer patients. Grab a tissue ..." 
--Heather Ambrose, Director of Acute Care Field Medical and Patient Advocacy, BTG International, Inc., Mom of Gavin Ambrose, Stage IV Brain Cancer Survivor 

"I just finished the book [Better Off Bald]. The author Andrea is the bravest person I know. Her book needs to be read by every healthcare professional. ???? I'm not going to lie, it was very difficult to read, but at the same time I couldn't put it down. I read the book in three days. Andrea is a gifted writer. She had me hooked. I was up all night, sobbing and all." 
--Danille Duran Baron, Fibrolamellar HCC Survivor 

"
Better Off Bald is the beautiful and painful true story of how the author lovingly shepherds her sister Adrienne through diagnosis and treatment of advanced liver cancer. I wish for every doctor and medical trainee to read this book. Andrea Wilson Woods' words bring to vivid life both the devastation--as well as moments of joy--that flooded these sisters' lives as they navigated the medical system, faced cancer, experienced suffering and courage, and held fast to each other." 
--Jesse Civan, MD, Transplant Hepatologist

"Andrea tells an extraordinary story of courage and persistence important for all patients with liver and other cancers to read. Her strength and hope continue in her perpetual fight against the disease as a tireless advocate for others facing the same devastating diagnosis." 
--Kabir Mody, MD, Oncologist, Mayo Clinic

"
Better Off Bald is a raw story about two sisters, one a teenager and the other barely an adult, facing cancer. Andrea works hard to be the grown-up and a mother to her younger sister, Adrienne, when the diagnosis of cancer crashes down on them. Read this book to learn what goes on in the minds of patients fighting cancer. This book will jolt you emotionally and hopefully inspire all medical professionals to do a little better, and all patients to fight a little harder." 
--Nicholas Borys, MD, Executive VP and Chief Medical Officer of Celsion Corporation

"An awe-inspiring, bare-all account of sisters Andrea and Adrienne Wilson's five-month journey after Adrienne is diagnosed with--and dies from--liver cancer at age fifteen. Intertwined throughout are anecdotes that explain Andrea's obligatory "parent" role, the evolution of their supranormal sibling bond, and how this dual dynamic helped them navigate that journey. Despite the outcome, Adrienne beat liver cancer." 
--Marty Sellers, MD, MPH, Transplant Surgeon and Liver Cancer Specialist, Emory University

"The hero of this story--15-year-old Adrienne Wilson--shows incredible strength and courage as she faces a diagnosis of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with her older sister and guardian Andrea by her side." 
--Boris Pache, MD, PhD, FACP, Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 

"Andrea Wilson Woods provides a beautifully written personal, powerful, and unvarnished rendering of the story of her sister Adrienne's diagnosis of advanced liver cancer. Adrienne was an exceptional young woman, strong in her resolve, who refused to stop living her life despite a relentless disease and an extremely poor prognosis. This memoir is the story of two strong women--Andrea and Adrienne. Like so many cancer patient caregivers, Andrea was not merely a witness to Adrienne's disease; she was a deeply committed, present, and caring participant in Adrienne's life. The fierce, vivacious, remarkable young woman that Adrienne became reflects the character and strong example of her sister Andrea. I am blessed to have read Adrienne's story in the pages of this book, and will benefit from her example as I strive to live life fully and completely for the rest of my days." 
--William B. Coleman, PhD, Executive Officer, American Society for Investigative Pathology  

"Andrea's living and sharing with us her sister's illness and their agony are a teaching lesson for all of us. It is a wake-up call for us to value what we have. Through the author's work and dedication [in patient advocacy], Adrienne never died. With this book, Adrienne is alive in all of us." 
--Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD, MBA, Professor of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cancer 

"This exceptional memoir presents a poignant, touching, heart-wrenching and heart-warming recounting of the author's experience caring for her younger sister Adrienne, who is tragically diagnosed with liver cancer at the age of fifteen. Andrea's prose is clear, the story gripping, and the issues relevant for all who have or will experience the catastrophic illness of a loved one. Andrea's story of her sister and her family's journey is one of courage and commitment, told with love and honesty. Adrienne's story challenges and inspires us." 
--Lewis R. Roberts, MB CHB, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 

"
Better off Bald is an extraordinary book by Andrea Wilson Woods describing the journey she took with her younger sister Adrienne, who was diagnosed with liver cancer. The book serves as a profound statement on how cancer affects both patients and caregivers."
--
David Olle, Medical Writer

"I was hooked from the first page, immersing myself into what is without a doubt one of the most honest, real, memorable, and thought-provoking memoirs I have ever encountered, truly a book that I could not put down. This raw, frank manner of diarizing a sister's cancer journey through a caregiver and parental figure's eyes is a welcome, unforgettable and honest portrayal that I would not hesitate to highly recommend for inclusion in any cancer centre, library, and patient/caregiver bookshelf."
--
Marcus Vaska, Knowledge Resource Center, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Product Description

Raw and honest story of great courage and unconditional love

Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal teenager—until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers just how much she wants to live.

As Adrienne’s legal guardian, Andrea acts as her parent, sister, friend, and guide. In Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, Andrea Wilson Woods tells a brilliant, touching story that captures the reader’s heart and attention with clarity and grit.

This emotional true story is a beautifully written, insightful, page-turning book on how we connect as humans and why life—no matter how truncated—is worth living. Among smiles and tears, this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir will touch your soul and change your life.

Pick up your copy of this inspiring book today.

From the Author

My sister Adrienne lived more in 147 days than most people do in a lifetime. She faced cancer with courage, dignity, grace, and humor. Raising her was and will always be the best thing I've ever done in my life.

From the Back Cover

"Cancer blessed me with these wonderful people and healers; it hasn't cursed me with the end of a life." 
--Adrienne Wilson, Ten days after her cancer diagnosis

About the Author

ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master's degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards.

 

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