Frontal Matter
Author: Barbara Lockwood
ISBN: 9781947041240
Publisher: Running Wild Press
Year first published: 21 Jan 2019
Pages: 262
Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN: 9781947041240
Publisher: Running Wild Press
Year first published: 21 Jan 2019
Pages: 262
Format: Paperback / softback
A raw, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of facing the unimaginable: terminal brain cancer.Suzanne Samples, a university English professor and roller derby enthusiast, finds her life upended by a glioblastoma diagnosis at age 36. Frontal Matter: Glue Gone Wild chronicles her journey through brain surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation with unflinching honesty and surprising humor. This is more than a cancer story; it's a testament to resilience, friendship, and finding light in the darkest corners. Readers will:
- Laugh at her sarcastic wit in the face of adversity.
- Cry with her as she navigates loss and uncertainty.
- Be inspired by her determination to live fully, even while dying.
For anyone touched by illness, seeking inspiration, or simply craving an authentic voice, Frontal Matter is a powerful and unforgettable read.