Fight Like Hel - Helen Lapada

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Résumé :
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. Just when I thought I'd finally figured it out-career on track, body strong, love in the air-the universe said, Cute. But no. Plot twist! Never in a million years did I imagine that at thirty, I'd hear the words: I'm sorry, it's cancer. Oh, and because life loves drama, it all happened during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. So picture trying not to die-times 100-like some impossible level in Super Mario with no cheat codes. This book is about my aggressive cancer journey and the few times I almost didn't make it (no biggie). But more than that, it's about life-in all its messy, beautiful, heartbreaking, hilarious glory. From failed relationships to family expectations, from crying in the bathroom to laughing at the worst possible moments, I learned that resilience isn't about being unshakable-it's about showing up anyway, scars and all. Inside, I share fourteen battle-tested principles that got me through the chaos. Some will make you laugh, some might make you cry, and others will feel like a much-needed kick in the butt. But this isn't just my story-it's yours too. After every chapter, you'll find Reader Reflections: raw, witty prompts that hand the mic back to you. Because your voice, your story, and your resilience matter just as much. Equal parts heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny, Fight Like Hel is for anyone who's ever been knocked flat by life and needs a reminder that getting back up, even shakily, is still a win. This isn't just a self-help manual. It's part memoir, part pep talk, and part permission slip to feel all the things and still keep going. So grab a pen, bring your sense of humour, and get ready to Fight Like Hel. ...

Sommaire:
Helen Lapada is the author of Fight Like Hel, a raw, funny, and stubbornly hopeful memoir about turning 30, finally understanding herself, thriving in her career, and building a life she loved - right as she was blindsided by an aggressive cancer diagnosis during COVID-19. Terrified and isolated, she fought through the chaos with equal parts grit and sarcasm. More than a cancer story, her book explores confronting life's hardest punches with resilience, honesty, and humour, reminding readers that they're never alone in their fight....