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Making My Spirit Smile is a memoir of a young woman's life from infancy to young adulthood and chronicles the heartbreak and lack of love she experienced; it also highlights various moments when she felt God was with her, making her spirit smile even when she couldn't do it so outwardly.

In addition to sharing painful memories, the author encourages readers to find their own bright spots in dark times. She provides frank descriptions of mental, physical, and sexual abuse while also sharing ways in which she attempted to rise above and seek out safe spaces and helpful adults. Making My Spirit Smile is a self-aware read, and you will learn how she forgave at times as she reflects on the adults who inflicted harm upon her.

I Had Cancer, Cancer Never Had Me takes the reader on a journey through the Stage 2 Breast Cancer experience of Chantell Windham. This thought-provoking work chronicles the reactions and effects of her diagnosis on those closest to her. Along with detailed accounts of the responses of friends and loved ones, the author also includes key life lessons learned throughout her journey. 

I Had Cancer, Cancer Never Had Me's blended presentation will make you laugh, cry, and crave more information. Chantell's story of love, sacrifice, and triumph over a seemingly uncomfortable giant is sure to move you in unexpected ways. The author's view of her breast cancer journey as a celebration rather than a curse reminds us all of the power of perspective.