About A Sarcastic Guide to Beating Breast
Cancer
Author Jennifer Manghisi was diagnosed with breast
cancer at the very early age of twenty-four. Sitting in the doctor’s office
listening to the diagnosis, Jennifer and her parents were shocked. Jennifer’s
life had only just begun. A recent college graduate, she had only just launched
her career in the fashion industry. Now, before her life had truly begun,
Jennifer was faced with the prospect of losing a breast. But she was
strong. Though the diagnosis was bleak, Jennifer found the strength to be
grateful that the prospects were not worse.
Death as a result of breast cancer is on the
decline, and she was thankful for that. Even so, there is more to deal with
when facing breast cancer than mortality, as Jennifer has since learned. In her
motivational memoir, A Sarcastic Guide to Beating Breast Cancer, Jennifer
Manghisi shares what she learned on her journey to survival. From coping with
the diagnosis to managing chemotherapy to managing the depression and becoming
healthy again, Jennifer shares important and insightful advice on becoming a
breast cancer survivor that only experience can teach.
In this inspiring true story of will, determination,
and perseverance, Jennifer shares the highs and lows of her intense battle for
her life. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, Jennifer’s
story can be a source of inspiration to you.
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Welcome to Writing Daze Jennifer,Hello! Thank you for having me.
Q:
Who or what motivated you to write A Sarcastic Guide to Beating Breast Cancer?
In March of this year, I finished my final surgical
procedure, which was a day I never thought I’d see, and when that happened I
felt so many emotions, I thought it would be a good idea to put them all down
on paper. That was how my book was born.
Q: What types of
books do you read and how have they influenced your writing?
I generally read fiction, adventure and sci-fi type
of books. This book is non-fiction
however I tried to pull from the other genres in terms of the way I described
what was happening in my story and the people that were present.
Q: Are there any
specific things in your past which influenced A Sarcastic Guide to Beating
Breast Cancer?
My grandmother passed away from breast cancer before
I was born, of course the technology back then wasn’t as advanced as it is
now. A month before I was diagnosed, my
mother was also diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer and underwent a
lumpectomy. Being that my lineage has
been directly impacted by the disease I felt like I was put on this earth to
raise awareness for breast cancer especially in young females like myself.
Q:
What have you learned about the writing or publishing process and how has it
helped you as a writer?
The writing process is a difficult one and it is not
for the faint at heart. Especially due
to the nature of my book, the mental preparation before I wrote it I think took
more time than the actual process of writing it from start to finish. In college I used to write 20 page papers all
the time and I also had an online publication which took hours and hours of
writing every day so the process itself wasn’t new to me, the more challenging
part was the emotions I was going through when I was writing it and the dark
sad places my mind was forced to go to.
Q: Describe your book in Five words or Less?I can describe it in two: emotional rollercoaster.
Q:
What makes your main character impatient or angry?
I became very angry when I had learned that the
cancer had returned after I had underwent weeks of chemotherapy and had a
mastectomy of my right breast. I
couldn’t even fathom how that could even be possible.
Q:
Now that A Sarcastic Guide to Beating Breast Cancer has been published do you
another book in the wings?
I do! I’m
currently working on a cookbook which is based on my Italian Polish
heritage. I love to cook and I love to
make recipes that have been in my family for years and years. The recipes will mostly be based off of
dishes my mother, grandmother, and aunt have made for various occasions over
the years.
Q: Have you ever
met any famous authors? If so, how did you react? If not, who would
you want to meet?
I’ve met John Waters which was pretty
unbelievable. My best friend, Mario, and
I were recording our radio show, which was taped out of Howard Stern’s old
studio at CBS, and John Waters was a guest.
I remember being so excited on the inside but trying to play it cool at
the same time. He let us take a picture
with him which was pretty cool and something I will never forget.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?I’m an excellent baker. Chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin are my favorite cookies to make.
Q: What are
three things that your fans would be surprised to find out about you?
1)
I’ve
never actually picked out any of the outfits I’ve been photographed in
2)
I am a huge football fan and watch every
single game every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday during the season (Go Colts!)
3)
As
I get older I’ve been trying to chip away at my bucket list. Before I turn 35, the one item that I have on
my list and has been making me anxious is that I really want to move to London
and get my MBA while living there.
Thank you Jennifer for sharing A Sarcastic Guide to
Beating Breast Cancer
Thank you for chatting with me!
About Jennifer Manghisi
Jennifer was born on June 1, 1984. She is a native
New Yorker. Jennifer grew up on Long Island and graduated from Bentley
University with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bentley University in
Business Management. Her hobbies include; traveling, cooking, fashion, and
writing. She currently resides and works in New York City.
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