<p>‘You’ve got cancer’ are not the words you expect to hear when you’re a 40-something marathon running fitness freak who has never even smoked a cigarette. Karen Hockney's extraordinary battle with breast cancer was different in two ways. First, as an Englishwoman living in the south of France, a stone’s throw from Cannes, she suddenly had to contend with language barriers and an unfamiliar health system (albeit an extraordinarily efficient one). Secondly, as a leading showbusiness writer who has penned for publications including Hello, The Times and You Magazine, her job was jet-setting around the world to meet some of the most famous celebrities of our time. How could she cope with facing them sans wig, battling nausea and exhaustion? How would they react - and was it really possible to go from Cancer to Cannes Film Festival in the space of a few weeks? A memoir with a difference, Breathing Out is full of practical advice, meticulous research and knowledge garnered from Karen’s journey, punctuated by hope, positivity and a smattering of bleak humour. 'Inspiring, humorous and poignant, this book underlines the power of positivity.' Elle Macpherson ‘The word cancer is one we are still too scared to say. After reading this, I realised it was a book about the Big C but that C is courage. Karen's insight, good humour and selfless devotion to her family shows what an amazing human being she is. She actually makes cancer 'approachable' if there is such a thing. However grim life can look, with strength, good grace and love you can win. It’s a story we can all relate to and learn from, one that is truly worth reading. (It made me cry too). Amanda Holden ‘Karen’s book is an honest and touching account of her journey which had me laughing and crying at every turn. Her health tips are also accurate and empowering and a wonderful resource that I can put into the hands of my cancer patients.’ Dr Simone Laubscher, Harley Street nutritionist</p>

Breathing Out

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hockney, Karen

Diseases & Physical Ailments

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

<p>A powerful true story revealing a remarkable relationship between a dying son – and a mother that refuses to let him go. At the age of 10, Deryn was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Then 18 months later he developed another rare cancer called Langerhans cell sarcoma. Only five other people in the world have it. He is the youngest of them all and the only person known to be fighting it alongside another cancer, making him one in seven billion. Told there was no hope of survival, after four years of intensive treatment, exhausted by his fight and with just days left to live, Deryn planned his own funeral. But Deryn’s desperate mother, Callie, would not let him give in. Battling medical errors, impossible odds and years of hardship, as the cancer consumed his body and their world, they looked for answers. After making some startling discoveries and taking massive chances, something began to change... Would their lives as a family ever be the same again?</p>

The Boy in 7 Billion

Biographies & Memoirs

Blackwell, Callie

Memoirs

Mirror Books

An entertainment journalist shares her journey of discovery to better health after breast cancer "You’ve got cancer" are not words you expect to hear when you’re a 40-something marathon running fitness freak who has never even smoked a cigarette. Karen Hockney's extraordinary battle with breast cancer was different in two ways. First, as an Englishwoman living in the south of France, a stone’s throw from Cannes, she suddenly had to contend with language barriers and an unfamiliar health system (albeit an extraordinarily efficient one). Secondly, as a writer for entertainment magazines, her job was jet-setting around the world to meet celebrities. How could she cope with facing them sans wig, battling nausea and exhaustion? How would they react, and was it really possible to go from cancer to Cannes Film Festival in the space of a few weeks? A memoir with a difference, Breathing Out is full of practical advice, meticulous research, and knowledge garnered from Karen’s journey, punctuated by hope, positivity, and a smattering of bleak humor.

Professionals & Academics

Urbane Publications

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