One in Eight: A Breast Cancer Journey and Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Workplaces - Softcover

Espinosa, Vikki

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798993905006

Publisher: Bloom & Tide Press, 2025

Synopsis

What happens when the day you feared becomes the day your life changes forever?

When Vikki Espinosa heard the words “You have breast cancer,” everything changed. She was launched into a world of uncertainty, decisions, and the kind of exhaustion no one prepares you for. What began as a terrifying diagnosis became a journey through treatment, identity, resilience, and ultimately, rediscovery.

One in Eight is the book many cancer patients wish someone had handed them the day they were diagnosed. It combines the personal story of navigating breast cancer with practical guidance for patients, families, workplaces who wants to show up better during a health crisis. Vikki writes with honesty, clarity, and a steady hand — offering readers the information she wishes she had, along with the emotional truth of what cancer actually feels like from the inside.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, caring for someone who is, or supporting an employee or friend, this book gives you both the language and the tools to navigate the hardest moments with more confidence, compassion, and grace.

Readers will find:

• honest insight into the emotional reality of diagnosis and treatment
• practical guidance for patients and caregivers
• advice for workplaces supporting someone through cancer
• language and tools to navigate difficult conversations

A reminder runs through every chapter:

You don’t have to do this alone — and you don’t have to pretend to be strong to get through it.

Many readers share One in Eight with book clubs, support groups, and caregivers. A free discussion guide is available on the author’s website at www.vikkiespinosawrites.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloom & Tide Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798993905006
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 299