January 1, 2022
Keira Beck is satisfied with her life--she has a happy marriage, two children, and a successful business. Then a diagnosis of breast cancer throws her carefully ordered life into disarray. Soon, she's undergoing chemotherapy, her teenage daughter is growing more rebellious every day, and her business partner is turning their gift shop into an online business selling cheap tchotchkes. A chance encounter with a runner outside the medical clinic gives Keira a surprising boost of encouragement, and soon she's joining Tamsin, a fellow patient, for regular runs. They form a running club with other women undergoing treatment, and their shared experience turns them into fast friends. What begins as a morale boost becomes a lifeline as each of the women progresses with her treatment. Lloyd spins a compassionate, big-hearted tale about a woman in crisis and the people who rally around her. While the depiction of breast cancer treatment is realistic, Keira's wry observations of her situation add a strong dose of humor, keeping the tone light. Readers who enjoy Mary Adkins and Katherine Center will delight in this uplifting, feel-good story.
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