During all this upheaval, my philosophy and lifestyle did change totally. The essence of it is, though, the whole experience certainly has not been a negative one. And I want people to know that and also to take encouragement and comfort from the book, if they choose. The journal, which also includes over a hundred of her new recipes, plus a list of medical resources and help, honestly portrays her mingled feelings on both living, dying, and choosing to go on in spite of the odds. Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Heart disease kills more women then men.
Heart disease kills 4 times as many women as breast cancer. I first heard those statistics when I went on the heart transplant list. Even though I am in bed most of time now, nonetheless, I am galvanized into action. Her enthusiasm about what she's doing never flags. A portion of the proceeds from the book will support heart education, research and treatment initiatives at the National Center of Excellence in Women's Health at the Indiana University School of Medicine.