Kindred Spirit

Last night, I went to a reading by Kris Carr of her new book, Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips.  

At 31, Carr was diagnosed with an exceedingly rare vascular cancer, with tumors in her liver and lungs. With no conventional treatment options available, she struck out on her own, investigating every possible avenue of healing. The book is both a chronicle of her "cancer adventure" and a how-to guide for women newly diagnosed with any form of cancer.

You may have seen Carr on "The Today Show" earlier this week or in a segment introduced by Katie Couric on "The CBS Evening News" tonight, featuring both the book and an accompanying documentary that had its television premiere on TLC this evening.

I heard about Carr through a friend of a friend and was intrigued by her story and, even more, by her attitude. This woman takes orange panties to a whole new level.

I'm looking forward to reading the book and to checking out the film (thank you, TiVo!). Meanwhile, I wanted to pass along a link to Carr's blog and to share something she said at the reading that echoed my feelings about this disease:

Cancer is not a gift, because I wouldn't give it to you.

Well said indeed.