Diagnosed with incurable cancer in 2009 with a maximum six-year life expectancy, the author chronicles her journey through traditional and alternative treatments to complete remission. Without rejecting traditional treatment (i.e., chemo or radio therapies), she refused to be an object to be treated by others. Though initially terrified, she was able to move on, insisting on knowing what was going on and why, which required research, adventure (trips to other countries), sadness, humour, serenity, and some very surprising "alternatives," including self-hypnosis, determining the emotional causes of her lymphoma, working with a medium, and the essential need for laughter and hope. Her roadmap could be described as interactive, since newly-diagnosed cancer patients overwhelmed by their situation can adapt her approach to their lives.

Susan Paton is a cancer survivor with a moving and valuable story to tell. She holds degrees from Bishop's University in Quebec and Université Aix-Marseilles in France, and an Executive MBA from Smith College in Massachusetts. Her 30-year career in business has included HR training and consulting, organization development, and career transition coaching and seminars. She lives in Montreal and spends her summers on the shores of Lake Superior at Silver Islet, Ontario.