In this brave and deeply personal memoir, one of America's most beloved
journalists, mother, and New York Times bestselling author speaks
candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn
about it and teach others, and the transformative effect it's had on her
life.
When former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden was diagnosed with
breast cancer, she set out to learn everything about it to help her
survive. With seven children counting on her, giving up was not an
option. After announcing her diagnosis on Good Morning America, people
all over the country rallied around Joan as she went into Warrior mode.
Within a few months, after losing her hair, Joan appeared on the cover
of People magazine bald, showing the world she could, and would, beat
the disease. Determined to remain upbeat--to look in the mirror with a
brave face--her resolve empowered women everywhere. The Today show
quickly recruited Joan as a special correspondent and continues to
follow her progress.
A deeply personal and powerful story of pain, persistence, and
perseverance, Had I Known is a chronicle of Joan's experience and the
plan she formulated and followed to battle with her disease and
treatment. As Joan reveals, while her journey was not easy, it
profoundly changed her in unexpected ways. Her odyssey helped Joan
redefine herself, her values, and most of all, her health. Following a
new clean way of eating, Joan lost thirty pounds, became more aware of
the food she was eating, and avoided many of the debilitating side
effects of chemotherapy.
Dealing with the cancer also changed her perception of true beauty.
Being attractive isn't about the hair on your head--it's about the
strength and character you bring to everything you do. Positive yet
down-to-earth, told with piercing honesty leavened with warmth and
humor, Had I Known offers unforgettable, inspirational lessons for us
all.
