A humorous how to book, full of tips, tools, techniques, and the secrets I used to overcome cancer which I share with you in the hope you will be inspired. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and an aggressive form of lymphatic cancer in 1992 and I was given a maximum of nine months to live. “Inspiring, uplifting and funny read.” Prue Gent. This book is all about my fascinating and funny 20 year journey from cancer to coaching. Around the same times as my diagnosis I became homeless and I was unemployed. I now live a passionate, exciting, healthy, wealthy, happy life. My story tells of my passage through the conventional medical approach consisting of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This is then rapidly followed by funny tales of my experimenting with alternative therapies, sampling some weird concoctions and cultivating unusual remedies. “Curly’s book is flush with guidance to have self-mastery in the face of adversity. These tricks of positivity are not just for the fearful and sick, but for all of us; I guides and tempts us to greater psychological wellbeing and well ‘being’. Thinking well and taking care of our bodies, as Curly suggests, provides all of us with an easily applied set of life-changes that will not only make us feel better every day, but may help save our lives too.” Professor Angus McLeod, PhD
I believe that cancer can be the most powerful catalyst for change. I have deliberately written in a style which combines storytelling and facts with the hope to entertain you and educate you at the same time. “A very interesting, amusing, and thought provoking book.” Jackie Hammans.
Since the terminal diagnosis, I have become an international bestselling author of, The Coaching Handbook Series of books. I am a highly sought-after international speaker, a pioneer of life coach training and the founder of a very successful training company, Achievement Specialists Limited. I combine my personal experiences with accepted methodologies and cutting edge innovations, to create exciting, entertaining and effective approaches to living a healthy, happy and successful life.
“Her story is leagues away from being a ‘misery memoir’ and instead becomes a celebration of life, with hard earned insights which empower the reader to develop the resilience to tackle serious situations and overcome them to build a better life. In essence, this book is inspiring reading for anyone involved in any way with a terminal illness, as well a poignant reminder for all of us healthy creatures to fight the temptation to take the richness of life for granted. Highly recommended” Grant Willcox
Within the book I examines the need to be prepared for hospital visits, to expect to have some setbacks and what it is like living with early menopause. I plan a farewell party and raises money for cancer charities. I spend time on using humour as a healer, on drinking Ojibway Indian tea, visiting the neuro-linguistic programming museum of old beliefs, using lashings of fake tanning and removing mercury teeth fillings, to mention only a few of the topics. I cover a lot of alternative options all of which I have tried or explored. There is a lot of information in this book portrayed I hope, in a witty and laugh out loud style.
Industry Reviews
"A very interesting, amusing, and thought provoking book. A good, easy read. I love the fact that the author did not accredit her health and recovery to any one thing - but all the 'little steps." Jackie Hammans
"If you have never heard of Curly Martin, you will soon feel that you do know her as your turn these pages. And your knowing will be a joy enough for the price.
In this world there really are takers and givers. Most of us rail against the takers: politicians, power-hungry, inhuman and selfish people who cheat, lie and grasp from us. Fortunately, many of us have collected 'givers' in our circles. Curly is one such and, 23 years on from her own 9 month death-sentence, this latest book from Curly is yet another manifestation of her giving; of herself, of her lessons, learnings, honesty and naked openness to the world. You cannot help but want to turn pages to know more about Curly, her trials, her humor and her positivity in adversity. Most of all, she turns her story into simple tricks of the mind that we can all accomplish easily, improving the quality of our living, and dying.
Curly's book is flush with guidance to have self-mastery in the face of adversity. These tricks of positivity are not just for the fearful and sick, but for all of us; she guides and tempts us to greater psychological wellbeing and well 'being'. She writes, " I think my cancer would have had difficulty growing in a body full of positive energy". Her book is a path to creating wellbeing that should indeed contribute to resisting malignancy or curing, as she did her own.
Thinking well and taking care of our bodies, as Curly suggests, provides all of us with an easily applied set of life-changes that will not only make us feel better every day, but may help save our lives too. The journey is one of both spirit and psychology. As she writes, "I liberated myself from myself". And the good news is, we can too!" Professor Angus McLeod, PhD
"This book could quite easily make you rethink the way you live your entire life. With the subject matter in hand it is perhaps a tough task to avoid typical cliques, but Curly's writing is inspiring, direct & honest, whilst also being unexpectedly positive from her warm humour and keen wit. Her story is leagues away from being a 'misery memoir' and instead becomes a celebration of life, with hard earned insights which empower the reader to develop the resilience to tackle serious situations and overcome them to build a better life.
In essence, this book is inspiring reading for anyone involved in any way with a terminal illness, as well a poignant reminder for all of us healthy creatures to fight the temptation to take the richness of life for granted. Highly recommended" Grant Willcox
"Cancer Free for 20 years written by Curly Martin takes you on an a thought provoking journey that gives you hope, inspiration and a different perspective regarding her holistic approach to cancer and her success to being 20 years free of the condition. Curly most certainly writes from the heart and her honesty and topic readability throughout the book is captivating. A must read for anyone that has been affected by cancer either personally or through someone they know.." Kathrine Smith
