There are Good Days and Bad Days and Many In Between When Fighting Cancer

Cancer is a club you never want to belong to, but you find the most amazing people when you do. Erica Campbell has a group of women who bonded over their breast cancer journey.

Together they know what it means to face illness head-on -- to confront mortality, search for strength, and build the resilience required to move forward.

As a breast cancer survivor who also lost her mother to the disease, Erica speaks the 'vocabulary of cancer' from multiple perspectives. In her debut memoir, The Mastectomy I Always Wanted, she pairs honesty and vulnerability with practical, compassionate guidance for anyone navigating the mastectomy experience.  

You Are Not Alone

At first it may feel like you are walking this path by yourself, but in time you will attract the people meant to support you and walk beside you. It may take a while, but some people care and want to help. Be intentional and rigorous in seeking out those you need. Knowledge is power, and community is contagious.

Small Steps Create Hope

“Sometimes during my journey, I allowed myself 24 hours to fully feel sadness or grief. After that, I made myself do anything that felt like the next right thing. Even tiny actions—brushing my hair, taking a walk around the block—gave me a sense of accomplishment. When self‑pity crept in, I quieted my mind and listened for the small inner voice guiding my next step. I learned that even the smallest amount of patience and progress can create hope.”

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An instant Amazon Best Seller in Breast Cancer, General Women’s Health, and Genetic Health!

In this breast cancer book for women, Erica Neubert Campbell shares an intimate and encouraging story of her double mastectomy journey. This is a powerful companion guide for women navigating the choice to have a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Empower yourself with this supportive resource to build trust and resilience–from the day you are diagnosed to the moment you realize: “I got this.”

Choosing a mastectomy is more than losing your original breasts. It is about the power of self-discovery, personal choice, and mindset. In this book you will learn that removing fear is just as important as removing cancer. Women and caregivers will understand that a double mastectomy is an outer journey of physical change and an inner journey of mental strength.

“Are you okay with seeing my breasts?”

Before her double mastectomy, a friend showed Erica her reconstructed breasts—and it changed everything. This rare moment of vulnerability allowed Erica to visualize the future and shift to a more hopeful perspective.

Erica now pays this act forward with a candid and uplifting portrait of the mastectomy journey.

Whether you are making your choice following a breast cancer diagnosis or a discovery of the BRCA gene, this mastectomy memoir will encourage you to trust yourself, accept your new body, and build resilience through tough times. Caregivers will gain a deeper understanding of the emotions of the diagnosis that are otherwise hard to describe.

In this resource, discover:      

• Empowering mastectomy book for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer or carrying the BRCA gene      

• Over fifty candid photos of the mastectomy recovery experience      

• Honest and authentic emotions around the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis      

• Inspiration and tools for building strength in the double mastectomy journey      

• Insights for breast cancer caregivers, family, and friends—granting them the power to support their loved one with compassion and understanding

Erica Neubert Campbell, breast cancer survivor and longtime cancer advocate, shares this mastectomy memoir to provide healing and hope. The Mastectomy I Always Wanted is a must-read for women who are determined to rebuild their lives stronger than ever.

If you’re seeking a source of breast cancer inspiration as you explore a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, read this book.

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How to Turn Your Disability to Ability and Soar Above Circumstances

When Jenna Udenberg was fifteen, she had a suicide plan due to tough medical issues and severe physical pain from her arthritis. She lived in bed. But she pulled herself from those very dark, tough times to become an inspiration to many who suffer from disabilities.

Jenna Udenberg is a former music educator of 19 years. She has used a manual wheelchair since the age of eight due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Jenna is a 2017 Blandin Foundation Community Leader, a 2020 Bush Fellow, and a 2025 Shannon Leadership Institute Fellow.

Writing for the Lake County Press in her column, "Local View from 4 foot 2, inspires vulnerability and the sharing of lived experiences from a seated perspective.

In her interview, Jenna shared how she went from feeling hopeless to inspiring anyone who may be struggling with life-changing circumstances beyond their control.  

Why is disability not a bad word?

● Going beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act code matters, as we are not a checklist.

● Why are accessibility and inclusion important?

● How did you overcome daily challenges?

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Life is always beautiful, no matter what it looks like, because of the tapestry of relationships and people.

Make it colorful and unique.

Within My Spokes is a collection of Jenna Udenberg’s life stories and the relationships that create her tapestry. From her childhood diagnosis of Juvenile Arthritis at age seven, Jenna fought through long journeys of medical battles, broken systems, discrimination, and ignorance. Jenna is a 2020 Bush Fellow and a disability advocate, activist, and accessibility educator. Readers have laughed and cried as they dug deeper into her shared life stories. This is a coming-of-age book about finding oneself, one’s purpose, and worth, sometimes through the most unlikely of relationships and circumstances.

Within these stories, you will be taken on a journey of:

• Persevering and thriving through life’s unexpected adventures
• Timely friendships create safe, inclusive, and healthy spaces
• Healing (physical, spiritual, emotional) through the hurt of one’s past
• Faith

Though our stories may be different, you may relate to experiences in this book of pain, growth, and freedom that could help you on your journey.

Jenna Udenberg grew up on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. She is a disability advocate and accessibility educator. Jenna’s newspaper column, Local View from 4’ 2”, can be found in the Lake County Press. She loves working with others, including her non-profit, Above & Beyond With U.

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Are You Seeking Help After Being Abused by a Family Member?

The average person can keep a secret for forty-seven hours. Babs Walters held the worst kind of secret for nearly seventy years. Beginning at the age of eleven, Walters suffered childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her father. His edict, “Children should be seen and not heard,” defined her childhood and groomed her to silence. 

But despite the cycle of generational trauma and abuse that haunted her childhood, Walters eventually had a life-changing realization: We are not what happens to us. We are the meaning and purpose we give to what happens to us.

As a domestic violence and sexual abuse survivor, Babs has devoted much of her adult life to raising understanding and awareness of the long-term effects of generational trauma, breaking the chain.

She holds a master's degree in counselling human relations and has spent thirteen years on a Harassment Investigation Committee. She was recently interviewed for Brave Voices® on the U.S. Library of Congress. 

It took being a self-help junkie, 45 years of therapy, three marriages, and many mistakes to reach this point in her life. Babs' story will bring awareness and hope to many who are struggling with abuse and hopelessness.

"Healing is not a destination - it's a journey 

and it does not matter how long it takes"

For fans of The Glass Castle and Educated, a child sex abuse survivor-turned-domestic violence advocate examines the full circle of generational trauma, resilience, and healing.

Babs Walters found that there are dark places that civilized people do not want to acknowledge. They would rather pretend it is a rare occurrence or that it does not happen in their family. Or they believe it is just too messy to get involved in. The child sexual assault statistics are high, although the majority of cases are not being reported. 

Babs' father grew up doing what was done to him. We need to break the chain!

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How Could Anyone Survive a Brain Aneurysm and Hemorrhage and Succeed in Life?

In 2018, Andrew Davie survived a ruptured brain aneurysm and hemorrhage. Now…he recently graduated with a clinical mental health counseling degree, practices as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor LGPC, consults for James Mason University about brain injury assessments, and, before her passing, cared for his mother while she had ALS.

He learned how to turn a terrible situation into something good with the desire to help others who may be struggling.

Andrew Davie has worked in theater, finance, and education. He taught English and creative writing at the middle, high school, and college levels for students with learning difficulties and ADHD. He taught English as a second language in the United States and abroad in Hong Kong. He has written short stories and novellas, co-hosts a music review show, and volunteers. 

During the second year of his recovery, when the physical part tapered off and the emotional part began, he decided to publish a book that would somehow transform his life, and it didn’t. But...that's not the end of the story.

Even though his ability to experience emotional connections was blunted, the thought of being in a romantic relationship and starting a family suddenly seemed impossible. But he persevered and became a success.

His story will encourage and inspire you to succeed at every challenge.

Remind yourself that even moving an inch a day is still progressing!

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From Beyond: In the aftermath of the second opium war in Southeast Asia, Declan Malcolm, the newly elected captain, must navigate the treacherous high seas. Meanwhile, Civil War veterans Ridley and Dranoff are adjusting to post-reconstruction and become mercenaries for hire. Their paths cross by chance, but soon a celebration of good fortune turns into a fight against a supernatural foe.

Further Beyond: Phineas O’Hanlon has spent the last few years of his life attempting to discover the cause of the reanimation. While reading over a journal from ancient Rome, O’Hanlon is visited by two law enforcement agents. As secrets are uncovered, can O’Hanlon discover the reason behind the resurrection of the deceased and move on with his life?

Remote Beyond: On a small farm, four survivors of an apocalypse fend off the undead. As Tyler and his crew adjust to the new normal, the story covers ancient Rome, Norfolk, England, in the swinging ’60s, Egypt in 524 B.C., and one of the original American colonies. But will the answer to the resurrection of the undead ever be discovered?

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Do You Know How to Get Free from Narcissistic Abuse?

Mia Hanks had a rude awakening when she realized something was ‘not normal’ in her marriage. The worst part was that she could not see a way out. Narcissistic abuse is a bondage that has only recently been exposed as mental and physical abuse.  

Narcissistic abuse is somewhat of an epidemic, and it seems many victims don't know how to escape it.  Mia Hanks is an award-winning author who brings awareness to the struggles of those abused by a narcissist and offers hope to those who need direction.

Mia's memoir chronicles her 29-year marriage to a covert narcissist.  Told in a series of short stories, it gives an insider view of day-to-day life with a narcissistic spouse.  Additionally, she has a newly launched website, miajhanks.com, providing links to podcast episodes and various other information on narcissistic abuse. 

Many listeners will relate to Mia’s amazing story of survival and ultimately escape.

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Millions of people fall victim to narcissists without realizing it. By the time they understand the truth, they're often so deeply invested in the relationship that leaving feels overwhelming and even dangerous. 

This book chronicles one woman's journey from being groomed by a narcissist, through the gradual recognition of her toxic relationship, to ultimately escaping and reclaiming her self-worth. Through her story, readers will witness how narcissistic behavior erodes self-esteem, self-worth, and identity. This book aims to raise awareness and inspire others to recognize the signs.

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Is the Lie You Are Telling Other People, the Lie You Believe?

One day, Troy Karnes drank too much and missed his wife’s birthday dinner (that he had planned). To show her he could change, he put $10k into their joint bank account and told her he wanted to use it for a dream vacation a year later. If he messed up, she could take it.

He didn’t last a month.

She kicked him out of the house that afternoon.

When he woke up in a hotel the next day, he watched the sunrise and had no idea where he had slept the night before, where he would be a week from then, or which company he might work for. He worked in the alcohol business his entire career but knew something had to change.

It was a pretty hopeless moment.

Troy is a father, husband, recovering alcoholic, and salesman—a cancer survivor, business consultant, and writer. His story of recovery has helped thousands and can guide each of us in making the decisions that change our lives. 

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    No Silver Bullets: 

Your life isn't broken. Stop trying to fix it.

If youʼve tried all the quick fixes in standard self-help books but never got fixed, hereʼs a four-letter framework that brings you clarity, improves your mental health, and boosts your resilience. You may also lose fifty pounds. (I did.)

What Youʼll Learn:

Why the standard self-help doesnʼt work

Science-backed insights linking food, mood, relationships, and energy. Proven strategies for

• Losing weight
• Reducing overthinking
• Maintaining sobriety
• Strengthening relationships
• Parenting a special needs child
• And more

Plus, stories about

• Betty White
• Maverick
• And more

Everyone thinks we should solve problems all the time, and I get it.

Successful people make a lot of money running into problems, solving them, and then simplifying them for the masses.

But in my experience, and according to my research, the biggest problems in our lives donʼt have solutions.

A System You Wonʼt Forget

Thatʼs why the HALT system works. It addresses the real problems in your life:

H (Hungry): How it impacts your mood, health, and resilience.

A (Angry): Learn practical ways to manage your emotions. All of them.

L (Lonely): Strengthen your relationships. They are the most important thing you have.

T (Tired): Figure out how to keep enough energy to make the most of your time.

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Could Your Struggles be Your Access to Wisdom and a Better Life?

Lori Pappas plodded with a slow, heavy pace against resistance in her youth. Her parents had her committed when she was 16 years old because they could not control her. She was rebellious, and her mother, a religious fanatic, was convinced she was possessed by the devil. While there, she heard rumors that she was scheduled for shock treatments. She devised a plan and escaped - armed with only her smarts and determination. Lori made the difficult decision to become the architect of her life without emotional support or a safety net.

She married the first man who loved her but gave up trying to navigate his paranoia when her career took off. Divorced, she started a business before falling into another unsatisfying relationship. She was like two different people for years. Her career defined her and was applauded professionally (award-winning and nationally acclaimed.) Homelife, however, was a different story, complicated and exhausting. She juggled being a mother of three, a wife, and a businesswoman for a long time.

Lori sold her company for millions of dollars at the height of the tech market and tried to retire at 49.  But the “American Dream life” bored her. At 57, Lori traded in her cushy life to start a non-profit to help Indigenous people gain a chance to live a healthy life. She moved to Ethiopia to build and implement initiatives for 100,000 extremely marginalized people in South Omo Valley (the corner of Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Kenya).

In her 60s, she met the love of her life online. She now has the time and mind-space to share the insights of her inner wise woman.

You will love her story, and she will inspire you to live your life as you were destined to be.

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When did you last choose yourself without feeling guilty?

Can't remember? You're not alone.

Most of us spend our lives helping others while our own dreams collect dust. I did it too—even after breaking out of a mental institution at seventeen, building a multi-million-dollar tech company, and transforming 100,000 lives in Africa.

I was still helping others while ignoring my needs to feel loved, connected, and at peace.

That's when I created the D.R.E.A.M. method to save myself—and wrote The Magic of Yes to share it.

This isn't just another self-help book. It's your practical guide to breaking free from what you can't even see.

Inside, you'll get concrete tools to:

• Set boundaries that actually stick—without the guilt
• Stop people-pleasing—and start trusting your own voice
• Forgive yourself and others—so you can finally move forward
• Navigate major life transitions—empty nest, career changes, relationship shifts
• Access your inner wisdom—through proven D.R.E.A.M. prompts at the end of every chapter

Each chapter blends real stories (mine and other women's), research-backed insights, and customizable exercises you can adapt to YOUR specific challenges.

Whether you're drowning in "supposed-tos," exhausted from putting everyone first, or simply ready to reclaim your voice—this book meets you exactly where you are.

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How Do You Produce on Purpose to Experience a Full Life?

Randy Adkins, Jr suffered the tragic loss of his 19-year-old younger brother over 20 years ago. Although that was devastating and a time of feeling helpless, it was also a time filled with questions that caused him to self-reflect and make life choices.  

Randy creatively weaves his experiences as a corporate consultant, ordained minister, community leader, and distinguished toastmaster into a tapestry, inspiring observers to integrate spiritual growth principles into everyday life.

Randy has a passion for creating lasting change in people's lives through writing, teaching, and speaking. He is an altruistic leader, organizational visionary, captivating speaker, and respected adviser with a mission to inspire individuals to become leaders and take initiative.

Randy challenged the audience with self-reflective questions. Are you aware of what your life is producing? Whether you realize it or not, your existence is producing something at all times.

It’s time for you to start producing on purpose and experience a life full of joy, peace, fulfillment, and fruitfulness, to the glory of God.

 

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When you walk into a room.....you change the temperature

Too many of us are living like actors.

Actors work within someone else’s purpose.

A good actor follows the direction of the director, and the director works to bring the movie to reality for the producer.

Becoming the best actor is good, but you are capable of so much more than that. You were born to be more than an actor: you were made to produce.

Randy Adkins Jr. shares from his life experience of trusting and growing in God in Produce on Purpose. In this book, you’ll learn:

• What does it mean to be a producer in your everyday life
• How to be connected in your body, soul, and spirit
• How to receive and obey God’s vision for your life
• Why you need to think with your heart and not your head
• The value found in seasons of transition
• How to live a life of overflow that glorifies God

You’ll also find helpful workbook sections after each chapter that provide questions and action steps to help you grow to the next level in your life with God.

It’s time for you to start producing on purpose and experience a life full of joy, peace, fulfillment, and fruitfulness, to the glory of God.

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