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Cancer Taught Me
A Memoir of Experience, Strength, & Hope
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About Angela
Angela Roloson is a cancer survivor, wife, mother, and grandmother who lives in west central Wisconsin with her husband, their two dogs and three cats. This memoir is Angela’s first published work. She looks forward to dipping her toes into the waters of fiction next.
The Book
At age 46, Author Angela Roloson found herself facing her own mortality. Angela, a single mom and a high school English teacher, received the news no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” This was not the first difficult fight she had faced, and that merging of two challenging battles is what makes this cancer memoir different from others.
It is through the lens of recovery from alcoholism that Angela shares her inspiring story of the lessons she learned from her cancer journey. With honesty and with humor, Angela takes readers into the world of surgeries and chemotherapy, of trauma and anxiety, and of hope and resilience.
This memoir is an important read for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer or watched a loved one battle the disease. More than that, though, this book is for anyone who has ever faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable for it is through adversity that we experience the most potential for growth.
"The balance between sadness and hope. This book doesn’t sugarcoat the pain of cancer, but it offers a kind of healing I didn’t expect. It’s more than a story, it’s a message.
A must-read for anyone going through hardship or supporting someone who is."
- Brenda Paul
"Angela Roloson doesn’t just tell her story, she invites you to walk beside her. From the gut-wrenching diagnosis to the battles with alcoholism and the ultimate triumph of spirit, this memoir is a raw and riveting look at survival. What sets it apart is how Angela balances vulnerability with unwavering strength. She writes with such honesty that you feel every heartbeat of her journey. It’s a book that will stay with you long after the last page."
- Malen Anderson
"Angela Roloson’s words were like a warm cup of truth, comforting, honest, and powerful. Her story reminded me that even in our darkest moments, there is light, humor, and grace to be found. I feel lucky to have read this, and even luckier to have received it when I did."
- Stellar Curie