“Honest… grateful… unflinching.... We get the tears. The love. The lessons. The joy."
–Karla Peterson, The San Diego Union Tribune

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What an absolutely incredible story. Your optimism and positive attitude is truly admiring. The book is very well written. I have a 2 & 3 year old and whenever I got the chance I would pick it up to read. I was hooked!! I finished in two days!! I cried multiple times. Your story was beautifully told. ​

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I just want to let you know I can not stop reading it since you sent it to me. I’ve been crying feeling a range of emotions as I read it. SO much of what you went through mentally and physically, how you felt, is exactly how I did and do to this day. It was like I was reading about much of my own journey through your words. All your strength and fight, the ups and downs, trying to figure out what is “normal” after having cancer. The emotional roller coaster during your journey and after. I can so deeply relate to it all. Reading about your journey is already helping me so much. ​

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I have to say this book was amazing. The Author has a fun, quirky, and endearing style of writing that keeps you coming back for more. At times I couldn't put it down as I wanted to see what happens next. She helps you to feel the lows as well as the highs and to see her inner strength as she battles not only the cancer but chases her dreams. She made me feel like I was right there with her at times.

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​This story is inspiring for everyone who reads this book. Even tho this is the author's personal story of overcoming different obstacles and survival... it has so many empathetic markers that allow people to connect with on many levels and through many hardships. It doesn't matter what you are going through, this book will enlighten and inspire you to push on and continue to strive. It's an inspiring, thought-provoking and touching story! The authors writing and blog style posts make you feel like you are reliving this challenging time with her and are right there all along, rooting for her survival and the survival of other characters and relationships in this story. A MUST READ!

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Available on audible

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When I started this book in my ears, I didn’t think I’d cancel my plans so that I could keep listening. Joy tells a story that is heartbreaking, inspirational, shows the power of the human spirit.

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Wow! I'm so happy I decided to listen to this one. Hearing Joy's story told by her truly made me feel the emotions of her incredible journey. Every smile, every struggle, every heartbreak, and every triumph... phenomenal storytelling ❤

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Joy is just the best. The story, the human, the mom, the dolphin trainer, the inspirational speaker. She’s the whole package and I want to be just like her when I grow up. I read this book when it first came out. But the audio book…listening to the emotion in her voice when telling her story….was way better. Every time I think I’m on the wrong road, I will listen to this book and pick myself up, dust myself off and keep going. Thank you God, for Joy.

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