Bald in the Land of Big Hair: A True Story - Softcover

Rodgers, Joni

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060955260 ISBN 13: 9780060955267

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2002

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub the Date: February. 2002 Pages: 272 in Publisher: Harper Perennial Texas is big. Dang. big Big meat big hats and big. Big. Hair. Texas women have hair so big it gives Texas honeybees beehive envy. What's a girl to do when. thanks to chemotherapy. she has to battle cancer without even her god-given right of Big Hair If you're Joni Rodgers. you use humor. candor. anger. and finally. grace and dignity (sprinkled with healthy doses of sex and Jell-o). Funny. moving. and inspiring. Bald in the Land of Big Hair is a tribute to the triumph of the human spirit. the importance of community. an the imperative of living each day with joy and grace . And a darn good wig.About the Author: Joni Rodgers is the author of two novels and many articles. and has appeared as a keynote speaker for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Can...

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Product Description:

Bald in the Land of Big Hair is the hilarious-and often heartbreaking-tale of Joni Rodgers's journey through the badlands of cancer told with humor, occasional anger, and unflinching honesty. More than just a cancer book, this is a deeply affecting memoir of one woman's struggle to come to terms with everything that life throws her way.

Ultimately, this is a moving celebration of the true meaning of human triumph and courage, the importance of community and the imperative of living everyday with joy.

About the Author:

Joni Rodgers is the author of the memoir Bald in the Land of Big Hair, and the novels Crazy for Trying and Sugar Land. She lives with her family near Houston, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0060955260
• ISBN 13: 9780060955267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268