SUNSHINE: MY ENCOUNTER WITH CANCER

What would your reaction be if
you came to know that you have cancer? Rather than hiding in the darkness and
considering her fate sealed, Minakshi Chaudhry decides to fears and undergo
the extensive therapy needed to fight her breast cancer. Aided by can
extremely supportive husband, Rakesh and numerous concerned family members
and friends, she eventually overcomes the many obstacles thrown her way and
also gains a new approach to life. With a renewed urge to live, tasks and
daily health goals become the firsts’ of a new life. A deeply personal
account of her struggle, the author captures the intense experience of her
journey to recovery through numerous diary entries and other notes. The
resulting story is an elaboration of the mental and physical fight to conquer
a near-fatal disease, from an emotionally descriptive viewpoint that invites
the reader to witness the darkest moments and yet emerge hopeful. The author
crawls back from the abyss into a brighter world filled with
sunshine.Minakshi Chaudhry, an author and former journalist has travelled
extensively reporting news and human interest stories for a national daily
from her home state, Himachal Pradesh, she is a keen observer of people,
culture and lifestyles and is fond of trekking and travelling.Her books
include Ghost Stories of Shimla Hills, Love Stories of Shimla hills,
Whispering Deodars: Writings from Shimla Hills, Himachal: A Guide to the Land
of Gods, Exploring Pangi Himalaya: A World Beyond Civilisation, A guide to
Trekking in Himachal etc.