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Not the Breast Year of My Life: Finding Hope and Resilience After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 250 ratings

This award-winning memoir became an overnight bestseller, winning the hearts of listeners globally as it follows a young mother diagnosed with breast cancer. Cara Sapida draws listeners in as she discovers a lump, navigates through hair loss and hardship, and ultimately embarks on a journey of healing and empowerment. Praised as a narrative filled with both heart and humor, listeners will find themselves laughing one moment and reaching for tissues the next.

In this book, she doesn't sugarcoat a word, presenting the raw side of cancer, which at times can be terrifying and absurd. Yet, this memoir is more than a story of battling breast cancer, it is a testament to human resilience, the power of hope, and the love of a mother. This book will resonate not just with those facing a cancer diagnosis, but with anyone who has experienced layers of hardship. With every chapter, listeners will find themselves inspired to approach life's obstacles with greater courage and determination.

This memoir is essential for mothers, survivors, spouses, and caretakers. It promises to uplift and inspire. Listeners will find a friend in this book who not only deeply understands but will become a beacon of hope on their darkest days.

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Listening Length 3 hours and 34 minutes
Author Cara Sapida
Narrator Cara Sapida
Audible.com Release Date May 31, 2024
Publisher Cara Sapida
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0D5RQC28G
Best Sellers Rank #78,225 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#125 in Breast Cancer (Books)
#567 in Physical Illness & Disease
#799 in Biographies of Women

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Customers find the book easy to read and interesting. They appreciate the author's honesty, authenticity, and relatability. The story is told with humor, making it heartbreaking yet hilarious. Customers praise the writing style as well-written and detailed. It helps normalize cancer treatment and its effects for readers.

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28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and a valuable resource. They describe it as a must-read for anyone going through cancer or navigating their journey. The author is described as thoughtful and the book provides wisdom.

"...May you continue to lead a long, beautiful, purposeful, snuggle-filled life." Read more

"This book is a must-read, and not just for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer...." Read more

"...Thanks for putting this wonderful book out into the universe, Cara." Read more

"...This book is not a one time read...." Read more

26 customers mention "Heartwarming"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book inspiring and relatable. They say it makes them feel many emotions, including empathy and empowerment. The author's direct and thoughtful delivery of a tough topic is purposeful. Overall, readers feel like they can help those affected by breast cancer through the honest and personal journey described in the book.

"...Her book managed to be simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming...." Read more

"...She captured the emotions of initial diagnosis, stages of treatment both physically and emotionally, and helpful insights for those not experiencing..." Read more

"...Cara’s journey is selfless, inspirational, deep…anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer will read this book and feel that this book..." Read more

"...Her story will leave you feel empowered, educated and rooting for what’s next." Read more

18 customers mention "Honesty"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book honest, authentic, and relatable. They describe the writing as raw and easy to read.

"...Cara’s writing is raw and relatable. Her story brought tears to my eyes as I relived my own experience alongside hers...." Read more

"...Cara's writing is so detailed, so honest, that it feels like you are right there in the room with her...." Read more

"...Cara drew me in with her honesty, her wit, and her relatability, and I found myself feeling the whole range of emotions as I turned the pages...." Read more

"Cara’s story is brave and raw...." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous and heartbreaking at the same time. They say it's honest about the author's feelings and children. The story is relatable with humor and care, not a tale of sadness and depression.

"...Cara’s writing is raw and relatable. Her story brought tears to my eyes as I relived my own experience alongside hers...." Read more

"...Her book managed to be simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming...." Read more

"...She said she couldn't put it down! The perfect amount of humor and information. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...I was crying, laughing and smiling through out...." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing style"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style detailed and honest. They describe the book as well-written, easy to read, and eloquently put together. Readers appreciate the author's effort in sharing her personal cancer experience. Overall, they feel empowered and educated after reading the book.

"...Cara’s writing is raw and relatable. Her story brought tears to my eyes as I relived my own experience alongside hers...." Read more

"...Cara's writing is so detailed, so honest, that it feels like you are right there in the room with her...." Read more

"...Her story will leave you feel empowered, educated and rooting for what’s next." Read more

"This book is beautifully written. It is easy to read, and while it does not sugarcoat the darkness of cancer..." Read more

5 customers mention "Cancer treatment"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for normalizing cancer and its effects. They say it's a must-read for those supporting someone through breast cancer. The book provides insights into how to help and support a loved one battling the disease.

"...for those wondering how to best help and support a loved one battling this dreadful disease...." Read more

"...She captured the emotions of initial diagnosis, stages of treatment both physically and emotionally, and helpful insights for those not experiencing..." Read more

"What an incredible book!!! Helps to "normalize" cancer and its effects. Written in a way that was extremely relatable...." Read more

"...For me, this goes beyond breast cancer and translates into life in general! Great read!" Read more

4 customers mention "Relatability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the story relatable for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. They say the author's journey through emotions is selfless and inspiring.

"...Cara’s journey is selfless, inspirational, deep…anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer will read this book and feel that this book..." Read more

"...Cara's story is beautiful, raw, inspiring, heartbreaking at times, but in the end, I know she will help someone take the next step..." Read more

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"...The authors journey through emotions is relatable for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. The book is vulnerable and inspiring...." Read more

Patients, Survivors, Caregivers - anyone blindsided by cancer - this is for YOU!
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Patients, Survivors, Caregivers - anyone blindsided by cancer - this is for YOU!
There’s a lot you might not know about the cancer journey. Cara’s book makes it easy! She wrote down what many who have navigated cancer feel, but can’t put into words.She unravels her own experiences with breast cancer and offers something every person diagnosed with any kind of cancer is looking for...HOPE.‘Not The Breast Year Of My Life’ reveals the highs and lows of cancer, chemotherapy, surgeries, loss and being a mom through it all.I rarely make time to read (busy mom), but I couldn’t put this down. In less than 24 hours I read all 185 pages. It will be a book I gift as well as a book I come back to time and time again.The journey after cancer is ever-evolving. A resource like this reminds me I’m never alone!I hope it will inspire you, as it has me, quite deeply. 🫶Thank you Cara, for being brave enough to put yourself out there! This is a piece of your living legacy! 💗
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
    Having just finished treatment for the same type and stage of cancer, I could relate to every word in this book. Cara’s writing is raw and relatable. Her story brought tears to my eyes as I relived my own experience alongside hers. Thank you for putting it all into words. May you continue to lead a long, beautiful, purposeful, snuggle-filled life.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
    This book is a must-read, and not just for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. As a middle-aged male whose knowledge of breast cancer was quite limited prior to reading Cara's book, I learned a tremendous amount about what patients go through.... the ups and downs; the emotional swings; and the resilience it takes to beat such an awful disease. Cara's writing is so detailed, so honest, that it feels like you are right there in the room with her. Her book managed to be simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming. It will inspire you to live every day to the fullest, and to never take life for granted.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
    I read this from start to finish in one sitting, because I could not put it down. Cara drew me in with her honesty, her wit, and her relatability, and I found myself feeling the whole range of emotions as I turned the pages. This book is a lifeline for those in the “darkest days” of a new diagnosis, as well as a guidebook for those wondering how to best help and support a loved one battling this dreadful disease. Cara doesn’t hold back in sharing the good, the bad, and the very ugly when it comes to breast cancer treatment, but it feels like it’s coming from the best friend who is just looking out for you and holding your hand through it all, rather than from some nameless person who is trying to scare you with statistics. I will be wholeheartedly recommending this book to everyone I know. Thanks for putting this wonderful book out into the universe, Cara.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Inspiring, and REAL- a must-read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
    I read this from start to finish in one sitting, because I could not put it down. Cara drew me in with her honesty, her wit, and her relatability, and I found myself feeling the whole range of emotions as I turned the pages. This book is a lifeline for those in the “darkest days” of a new diagnosis, as well as a guidebook for those wondering how to best help and support a loved one battling this dreadful disease. Cara doesn’t hold back in sharing the good, the bad, and the very ugly when it comes to breast cancer treatment, but it feels like it’s coming from the best friend who is just looking out for you and holding your hand through it all, rather than from some nameless person who is trying to scare you with statistics. I will be wholeheartedly recommending this book to everyone I know. Thanks for putting this wonderful book out into the universe, Cara.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
    The author has a gift of articulating her journey. She captured the emotions of initial diagnosis, stages of treatment both physically and emotionally, and helpful insights for those not experiencing it first hand. This book has helped me to understand what my friend is going through and how best to support her.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
    It is very difficult to find the right words to describe Cara’s book because I want to do it justice. This book is not a one time read. It is a tool you will use as you stumble through your breast cancer journey; a journey that never ends once it begins. Cara’s journey is selfless, inspirational, deep…anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer will read this book and feel that this book was written about them. Dark Days, The Chair, the storm, the wind, Godwink, health insurance anxiety, and the overwhelming obstacle of moving forward after treatment and surgery. Cara, thank you!
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
    Bought for my friend with breast cancer who was scheduled for a double mast. She said she couldn't put it down! The perfect amount of humor and information. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
    Cara’s story is brave and raw. She doesn’t sugarcoat her experience so that people at the beginning of their fight know what they can expect, people in the middle of the fight find solidarity or people at the end can look back and know they weren’t alone. She tells the story of her breast cancer journey in the midst of two other significant life and global events. Cara doesn’t bog down the truth with hard-to-understand medical terms and a bunch of statistics. Reading this book was like sitting with a friend who was telling me the ups and downs - the tragedies and triumphs - the get down and trudge forward of it all that led to a new found resilience, power and grace. This truth is a must for anyone going through this personally or a friend or loved one watching someone go through this. Her story will leave you feel empowered, educated and rooting for what’s next.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
    Cara's journey through triple negative breast cancer is heart-wrenching, uplifting, and yet pragmatic. As a mother of two young children, her singular focus was to survive the deadliest form of this terrible disease. She poignantly describes her journey through a devastating diagnosis, brutal treatment, and tentative recovery. As she says, "Breast cancer is a thief...it is NOT pink ribbons, and it is NOT fair." Cara notes how denial of critical tests by her insurance company made her path unnecessarily more difficult. And yet, she became surrounded by a "tribe" of women who enriched her life during a terrible time and continue to do so as she navigates through recovery. This book is a must read for every woman who has or knows someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Have your tissues ready!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • L Gaetano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good and informative!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2024
    Easy to read, relatable book. She goes through everything you will be experiencing from diagnosis to chemo and recovery in a heartfelt true-worded journal.
  • Mother Earth
    2.0 out of 5 stars terrifying and stressful
    Reviewed in Germany on August 12, 2024
    While the book was delivered promptly, it is not what I expected. At the beginning the writer says this is the book you will want if you need a hug or something like that. Instead, I got very terrified and it was a very stressful read. The writer was undergoing a separation from the spouse and had 2 very small kids so her stress was enormous. Note that this stress transfers to the reader. After reading the book, I was so terrified and lost courage. Be warned it is not an easy read but perhaps true to the writer's experience.