Positively Altered
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Product Details
Publisher: Flamingo Press
Release Date: September 12, 2023
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook
ISBN: HC: 979-8-9877093-0-6; PB: 979-8-9877093-1-3; EB: 979-8-9877093-2-0; AB: 979-8-9877093-3-7
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Page Count: 265
Finding Happiness at the Bottom of a Chemo Bag
Dr. Cindy M. Howard
It is all about perspective, so pick a good one.
Thirty-four stories, three postscripts, and one big message: Positively Altered is a call to action for every one of us to unapologetically live and love our own way no matter what challenges life brings.
Positively Altered is about how to find happiness in the rarest of places—for starters, at the bottom of a chemo bag. In a collection of raw, in-the-moment stories that come to life with self-deprecating humor and a hearty dose of reality, Cindy doesn’t sugarcoat her journey any more than she bemoans her fate.
A roller coaster of both laugh-out-loud and tender moments about love, parenthood, friendship, and cancer, Cindy’s message packs a punch and delivers an honest look at life and how adversity can positively alter it. From her “Fifty-One Things” list and duplex theory to her “Two-Martini Accident,” Cindy’s stories will be that nudge you’ve needed to see things more clearly and settle more confidently into the superhero that’s you. So grab your cape and join Cindy on page 1.
About the Author
Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a superhero of many talents. Once a modern dancer and title-winning powerlifter, Cindy’s added chiropractic internist and nutritionist, national speaker, and, most recently, author of Positively Altered.
Reviews
“Dr. Cindy Howard’s story is a lively and engaging read—raw, honest, and often hilarious. You’ll have moments where you go ‛Ow!’ or ‛Eeeww’ or ‛Seriously, you did what?!’ . . . It’s a vital read for anyone who wants to harness self-awareness and do life their own way.” —Edith Forbes, author of Alma Rose, Nowle’s Passing, and Tracking a Shadow
“I couldn’t put this one down; it made me laugh, and it made me cry. Cindy’s story is a wonderful example of how to smile in the face of adversity, to say ‛Try me!’ instead of ‛Why me?’ and to have the faith to stay ‛in spirit’ through the toughest of times.” —Bill Storm, corporate trainer, international speaker, Tony Robbins Companies
“You’ll be drawn in by Dr. Howard’s breezy banter, positive outlook, and unabashed honesty. With asides galore, Positively Altered is like sitting down with your best girlfriend and dishing on some of life’s most difficult challenges—cancer, divorce, child-rearing.” —Renée Harmon, MD, author of Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s
“Do yourself a favor; don’t drink any liquids while reading this memoir, or you might find them coming out of your nose! Cindy’s hilarious delivery . . . will challenge you to think differently about your own life and any adversity you’re facing.” —Joey Coleman, award-winning keynote speaker and author of Never Lose an Employee Again and Never Lose a Customer Again
“Cindy is the perfect person to write a book about making room for what’s important in your life. . . . With a caring personality, confidence, and an unapologetic drive . . . she shows up on each page of her book with vulnerability and empathy for the various challenges we face.” —Stephanie Halloran, chiropractic physician, Boundless Health