E.A.T. An unconventional decade in the life of a cancer patient: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient - Paperback
by Kathy Bero (Author)
E.A.T.: An Unconditional Decade In The Life of a Cancer Patient - is the unforgettable true story of one woman's challenge with stage IV inflammatory breast cancer and a high-grade tumor in her head and neck, and the extraordinary journey that followed.
At 41 years old, Kathy Bero was a wife, mother, steward of a 60-acres and a barn full of animals, environmental advocate, and outdoor adventurer struggling through unexplained exhaustion, hair loss, and mysterious health issues. Then one terrifying discovery changed everything.
What unfolds is far more than a cancer memoir.
With breathtaking honesty, humor, courage, and raw emotion, Kathy chronicles her unconventional path to healing, struggling to survive while raising young daughters, navigating fear and uncertainty, advocating for her own medical care, and searching for healing beyond traditional medicine. Her genuine optimism and passion for life is contagious in this candid and deeply human story that speaks straight to the heart, providing insight into how Kathy created her own integrative healing protocol and overcame cancer.
With a life expectancy of just 21 months, Kathy's healing demonstrates how inner work just for today can change a disastrous outcome into an unexpected victory. Along the way, she discovers the power of resilience, faith, nutrition, advocacy, and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit. From emergency diagnoses and grueling treatments to moments of profound hope and transformation, E.A.T. is a deeply inspiring story for anyone facing illness, loss, or adversity.
It is a powerful reminder that even in life's darkest moments, it is possible to evolve, advocate, transform, and heal. Perfect for readers of inspirational memoirs, cancer survivor stories, women's health journeys, and books about courage, healing, and hope.
"Kathy's health journey is simply remarkable. It gives a glimpse into the dynamic healing potential of human beings and offers direction for anyone wanting to navigate the key ingredients of one's powerful self-healing mechanisms. This book helps us learn from an outlier that found a healing path when our science did not think it was possible." - David Rakel MD, Professor & Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and Founder of Center for Integrative Health at the University of Wisconsin. Author of The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening and a variety of medical textbooks.
Bero's case piqued the interest of Harvard University's NEER study, looking to understand enigmatic responders, meaning individuals with unexpected success healing from cancer.
13th Annual National Indie Excellence Award Winner for Best Motivational book.
13th Annual National Indie Excellence Award Finalist in Alternative Medicine books.
2019 International Book Awards Finalist for Best New Non-Fiction.
2019 Book Excellence Award Winner for Best Memoir.