In this inspirational memoir, cancer survivor Bonnie Hartle tells how eight months transformed her life—as she went through a diagnosis of colon cancer and multiple personal losses that led to a deeper faith and the foundation of a new life of meaning, purpose, and joy. 


Summary

Isolated from family and friends living 600 miles away, Bonnie was forced to find the strength that comes from within. Bonnie says, “I learned from this experience that times of sorrow and pain can become an opportunity for us to discover a higher level of faith and bring us closer to God. Through my own battle with cancer and personal loss I have come to understand that there is the potential for good in everything, even in the deepest grief.”

Bonnie’s story is not just an inspirational story of personal triumph, but offers compassionate lessons for anyone who is facing a dark night of the soul. She explains what happens with a diagnosis of colon cancer and how it affects the soul as well as the body. Honest and down-to-earth, Bonnie shares the details of a courageous journey of healing and hope. From dealing with the loss of a beloved family member to handling multiple personal crises in a brief period of time, her experiences remind readers that  they, too, can seek the open line of direct communication with God and find the spiritual strength to survive—and even discover beauty and meaning—in the midst of crisis and overwhelming loss.