12 Inspirational Books on Cancer to Read in 2020

More than 1.5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer annually. In other words, the equivalent of the entire population of Philadelphia (and then some) receives a scary diagnosis — every single year. 

Whether you’re a cancer patient yourself or know someone who is coping with the disease, you likely have a lot of questions. Every cancer is unique and presents a different set of challenges and treatment options. Often, it can be confusing to understand the prognosis and how the disease developed in the first place. If you ever have health-related questions, the first place to turn to is your doctor. But if you’re looking to dig deeper in your spare time, books can be a great resource.

If you search for cancer books on Amazon, over 20,000 results will populate. That’s an overwhelming amount of information! To help, The Mesothelioma Center combed through the top cancer books, looking at author accreditations, customer reviews, and best seller lists on Amazon and The New York Times. The result is the following list of the 12 best cancer books in the categories of nutrition, emotional support, and scientific information.

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Top 9 Must-Read Books on Women's Health

Halloween is just around the corner, and this means that the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing colors, and cozy season is officially here! Many of us look forward to the colder weather as a way to spend some more time indoors snuggled up and relaxing, especially during winter breaks. Most of us bookworms take this time to catch up on the year’s best reads that we didn’t have time for during the busy summer, and the slower season can be the perfect opportunity to start learning more about yourself. When it comes to books on women’s health, there’s a lot of information out there that may or may not be completely accurate. In order to help you get in tune with you this season, here are Rory’s top picks for women’s health books encompassing the physical, mental, and spiritual.

The Most Heartbreaking and Beautiful Books Out There by Ashley Halsey

Sometimes, even when everyone is happy, including you, and you’re surrounded by positivity, you still want an amazing, heartbreaking novel to curl up and read. These books keep you grounded and show you the beauty and strength in pain, and maybe that’s your favourite kind of book. When it comes to love stories, some books are just there to remind us that fairy tales don’t always end the way we want them to, and sometimes we need to be okay with that. Here is our list of recommendations for the most heartbreakingly beautiful books that you should read now. 

1. ‘The Light We Lost’ by Jill Santopolo

If you love stories that make you cry until you’ve run out of both tissues and tears, this is the book for you. Jill Santopolo’s very popular novel, The Light We Lost, is a gorgeous and tragic story about two college seniors, Lucy and Gabe, whose love affair shapes the rest of their lives. From the first page, this novel will grab a hold of your heart and leave you thinking about it long after you’ve set it down. 

2. ‘Heartless’ by Marissa Meyer

Heartless shows us that fairy tales don’t always have happy endings, by telling us the story of the Queen of Hearts, including its terrible beginning. In Meyer’s incredibly sad re-imagining of the fairy tale you thought you knew, we see a sweet young girl, Catherine, dreaming of her future. But life in the Kingdom of Hearts can be merciless, and Heartless shows us that dark side of lost childhood and lost love in a way that will change your perception of this classic tale forever. 

3. ‘A Hundred Summers’ by Beatriz Williams

A Hundred Summers is a heartbreaking love story full of emotions, broken hearts, and a historical 1938 New England storm. Lily Dane goes to her family’s summer home in Rhode Island to escape New York and her tattered life, only to find an impending storm and the two people who broke her heart waiting for her. This exciting beach read will provide enough sadness and dramatic plot to keep you turning pages frantically, and maybe shed a few tears along the way. 

4. ‘Me Before You’ by Jojo Moyes

Janet Pearle, a lifestyle blogger at Writinity and Last Minute Writing, says “this well-known tearjerker has been made into a movie, but if you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, it’s not one to miss. Moyes will most certainly make you cry as you read through Lou and Will’s ill-fated love story, but you’re sure to love it and it will leave an impression long after you’re done.”

5. ‘Norwegian Wood’ by Haruki Murakami

This book will definitely shake you to your core as you follow Toru, a responsible and serious college student in love with Naoko, a beautiful girl from his past. As they grow older, their love and relationship evolves as well, shaped by a shared tragic event in their past which affects them in different ways. Murakami shows us in the most heart wrenching way that loss can tear us apart just as easily as it can bring us together. 

6. ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven

Frances Jackson, a writer at Draft Beyond and Research Papers UK, tells us that “young adult novels are known for showing us heartbreaking love stories, but the one that probably takes the cake above them all is All the Bright Places. This bestseller spins a tale of a beautifully tragic love story between Finch and Violet. This book is about romance, love, and family, and you won’t be able to stop crying from start to finish – in a good way.”

8. ‘History Is All You Left Me’ by Adam Silvera

Another young adult novel, this one tells the story of Griffin’s life and the grim path it takes after the tragic death of his ex-boyfriend and love of his life, Theo. No one understands what he’s going through except Theo’s boyfriend, Jackson, but there are certain things Griffin can’t share. This story will tug at your heart strings as it addresses themes of love, loss, and moving on, and you certainly won’t get through it with dry eyes.

Ashley Halsey, a professional writer at Lucky Assignments and Gum Essays, enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her family. Her writing is focused on her passion of reading and sharing new book discoveries with others.

The Jonas Brothers Ink Book Deal to Debut This Fall

You have to be under a rock to not know who The Jonas Brothers are. If you are fan of the group, than you probably know everything about them, right? I’m sure there are some things that are yet to be learned and great for you, this fall, they inked a book deal with imprint Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan) to publish their memoir, Blood. The grammy-nominated trio Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Nick Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers will share their journey from inception to the rise of stardom, breakout and getting back together.

Ready to share their story, Joe Jonas said, “We're three brothers from New Jersey, and we were not supposed to be successful," said Joe Jonas. "From record labels dropping us to our dad losing his job over us, this shouldn't have happened or lasted as long as it did. Yet here we are, more excited than ever, and we're so grateful and ready to tell the full story of the journey we've had as individuals, as artists, and as family." 

Blood, written with Neil Strauss, will be set to release November 12, 2019. Preorder is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Source: Macmillan

Allrecipes June/July Issue Feature Exclusive Audio Unlocked Through SmartCodes

If you haven't checked out the latest issue of Allrecipes.com, than you will be excited for their June/July issue of their magazine that came out on June 7th! First time ever, not only featuring people on the cover but will unveil a SmartCode to unlock exclusive audio content. 

The voice behind the content to audio SmartCodes, Elise Mayfield, is star of Allrecipes' new hilarious and informative IGTV series, "Smart Cookie." Mayfield is featured in this issue's "Cook to Follow" editorial feature and is an active member of the Allrecipes community of home cooks. 

"Allrecipes readers look to us to set the bar for what's next, and we continue to lead the way toward digital and print innovation," said Jennifer Darling, Editor-in-Chief, Allrecipes. "Whether it's launching the first Skills on Amazon Alexa devices or blurring the lines between print and digital and audio with this latest SmartCode issue takeover, we're reaching home cooks everywhere and are helping them connect with us across channels in fun, informative ways."

You can grab a listen here to all the audio content from the issue. 

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Celebrity Memoirs with Inspiring Lessons and Messages

Memoirs give us a unique look into the lives of another person. They open up and share the experiences — both good and bad — that have helped shape them into who they are today. Memoirs and autobiographies from celebrities line that shelves of our favorite bookstores, and often become great successes. Fans jump at the opportunity to read first-hand accounts from their favorite stars, and learn the juicy details of their life. But these books offer more than just a life story. They also can teach us inspiring and important lessons that we can apply to our own lives. Whether it’s advice when starting a company from Phil Knight, or lessons on finding our own life purpose from Oprah, these celebrity memoirs will inspire you to dig deep and reach for more.