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A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles

A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer

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A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles

By: Mary Elizabeth Williams
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A wry, witty account of what it is like to face death - and be restored to life.

After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma - a "rapidly fatal" form of cancer - journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own - with very different results.

Williams' experiences as a patient and a medical test subject reveal with stark honesty what it takes to weather disease, the extraordinary new developments that are rewriting the rules of science - and the healing power of human connection.

©2016 Mary Elizabeth Williams (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Physical Illness & Disease Women Inspiring Witty Heartfelt
Authentic Storytelling • Emotional Journey • Skilled Writing • Educational Content • Inspiring Narrative
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The Narrator is also the Author. She does a remarkable job at expressing her feelings, thoughts & living with Cancer. She's right, Life isn't fair but she is an extraordinary example of enduring well our trials & being grateful for all our experiences in our lives especially of our privledged relationships with family & friends.

Very Inspiring Story

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Enjoyed the author’s perspective and experiences during the exploration to a cure for Cancer via clinical trails.

Cancer Clinical Trail Experiences

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I enjoyed this book because it was very straightforward and to the point. The author did not mask her feelings about what she was experiencing on her journey to healing.

Tubga U. Lithonia, GA

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Loved this book. I have suggested this to my support group. Great book for loved ones and caregivers. Book was realistic and hopeful and provides education about immunotherapy and its history.

Had ovarian & metastatic melanoma

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Loved it. In my top 10 books I read this year. I needed to hear this perspective.

Great read

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A touching story with good if out of date information for cancer patients - still a good jumping off point for researching immunotherapy.
Worth a read.

Starts out a little trite but gets very personal and real

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Loved the book!
Very heartfelt journey of multiple battles with cancer. Can relate to the author's many different experiences, but in my own ways.
I'm a cancer survivor as well and have lost others dear to me, to cancer.
I'm definitely looking forward to any new books written by this author!

Great heartfelt journey!

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The true story give you strength, sense of humor, hope. Thanks for science change the world.

love this book

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So insightful, thoughtful, and beautiful in many parts and had me literally laughing out loud at moments. Great read.

Fuck cancer

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I am not usually a fan of audiobooks read by their authors, but Mary Elizabeth Williams knocked this one right out of the park! Her story is so frank and honest, with much added humor. Many times I thought I was listening to a good friend telling her story, in fact she reminded me very much of my sister-in-law who went through breast cancer and her relationship with her sister. I can’t recommend this book enough! There was sadness, but so much hope.

I’m awed

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