I Don't Wanna Be Pink: How a Single, 39-Year-Old Woman Refused to Let Breast Cancer and Its Fervent Culture Define Her

by Dena Taylor

Overview

A month before she was to celebrate her fortieth birthday in Italy, Dena Taylor was diagnosed with breast cancer. In seconds, she was transformed from enthusiastic traveler to frightened patient. Told with grace, candor, and inimitable wit, I Don't Wanna Be Pink is the story of a single, independent woman and the tumor that threatens to change her life. With support from a colorful cast of loved ones and her own determination, Taylor contends with painful procedures and upsetting encounters with callous insurance reps, well-meaning strangers, and potential lovers. In her darkest moments, she doubts her strength and worthiness of love. Ultimately, she grapples with whether she must join the pink, public march of advocacy or give herself permission to live life undefined by disease.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940164503253
Publisher:	Dena Taylor
Publication date:	09/10/2019
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	599,387
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dena Taylor is a humorist and copywriter, and microwaves a mean Amy’s burrito. Her work has been published in Austin Woman magazine and on Fresh Yarn, and recognized by Pentawards, HOW magazine, PRINT magazine, and Graphic Design USA magazine. She has written and performed with Austin’s Gag Reflex sketch comedy group, and was hailed a “freak” by megawatt entertainer, Wayne Brady, after mimicking the sound of wind as a volunteer in one of his Las Vegas shows. She lives in Seattle surrounded by loving friends, gifted creatives, and a commotion of fur called Bridget. I Don’t Wanna be Pink is her first book.