Claire Snyman

In her first book, "Two Steps Forward - Embracing life with a brain tumor", Claire, who lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and son, gives a vivid description of life with a brain tumor as she learns to be her body's own advocate through this often-harrowing journey, her misdiagnosis and the brain surgery and the recovery that followed.

Her hope is that Two Steps Forward will be an enlightening and compelling book for readers walking a similar path, but also for those facing a life-changing situation or for anyone looking for a positive and inspiring story.

Her second book, "ACTIVATE - How to Save your Life in a Complex Health Care System" explores the challenges faced within health care systems and how patients need to be more proactive participants in their health care management.

Claire Snyman is an author, blogger, speaker and advocate for patient and healthcare collaboration. After her diagnosis with a brain tumor and brain surgery, she realized the importance of being her body’s own advocate. She is now passionate about inspiring people to put their health in their own hands and collaborate with their health care teams. She considers herself lucky enough to have lived in three of the most beautiful places on earth: Africa, Australia and Canada!

Learn more at www.twosteps.ca.