A Pocketful of Sequins
Just as sequins catch the light, every page shimmers with colour and life.
This book is a compilation of "words from the heart" - quotes from Australians whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
Their words of comfort and inspiration are offered to brighten the inevitable moments of shadow in our lives, while the exquisite watercolour illustrations celebrate their strength, courage, humour and spirit.
This is a book to treasure, and to give with love
Sometimes fear and courage walk side by side
Do things that make your heart sing - and stuff the housework!
Catherine, 42
It takes courage to pick up the phone when the person you're calling is having it tough.
Di, aged 59
My body may be lopsided by my life is well balanced.
Jackie, aged 59
And the sun rises
Mary
again and again
and again
About the book
To be diagnosed with breast cancer is to face a frightening, life-changing experience, and many women who undergo this experience demonstrate extraordinary courage, strength, humour, generosity and compassion on their breast cancer journey.
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC), the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) came together to work with publisher Moonstone and author and breast cancer survivor Margaret Wright on the development of a book of quotations that would convey those remarkable qualities in an inspiring and moving collection of their quotations.
Women with breast cancer, their partners, families and friends contributed quotations, poems and musings. Illustrated by artist Julianne Lord, A Pocketful of Sequins is moving, powerful, humorous and ultimately very human.
Working on A Pocketful of Sequins with Breast Cancer Network Australia and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre is a wish fulfilled for me. All three organisations make vital contributions in our different ways to improving outcomes for women with breast cancer.
Sue Murray, CEO, National Breast Cancer Foundation
Developing A Pocketful of Sequins has presented an important opportunity for Australia's three main breast cancer organisations to work together. Breast Cancer Network Australia works to support women with breast cancer, and our members have been delighted to contribute their different insights to the book.
Lyn Swinburne, CEO, Breast Cancer Network Australia
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre's work in translating research into evidence-based information for women affected by breast cancer is an integral part of the vital tapestry of services, programs and support also made possible through the work of both the Breast Cancer Network Australia and National Breast Cancer Foundation. A Pocketful of Sequins is symbolic of that connection. Separately, we can do much. Together - what can we not do?
Dr Helen Zorbas, Director, National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre is funded by the Australian Government to improve outcomes for women with breast and ovarian cancer through the translation of research into evidence-based information, education and awareness.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading Australian national not-for-profit organisation promoting and investing in quality breast cancer research.
The Breast Cancer Network Australia empowers, informs, represents and links together Australians personally affected by breast cancer.
From contributors to A Pocketful of Sequins
Being involved in this project meant taking a big step that I was more than ready for, but too afraid to take. A step to recovery and acceptance.
Elizabeth, aged 13, who lost her mother to breast cancer
My breast cancer diagnosis was the beginning of a life changing journey for me.
I am grateful to be part of such an inspirational project. It has provided me with an opportunity to move through feelings of denial and fear to find courage and hope.
Maria, aged 51
How to buy A Pocketful of Sequins
A Pocketful of Sequins is a collection of words from the heart of Australians whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, and is inspiring, moving, powerful and engaging. Each quote resonates with truth, strength and insight. This is a book to treasure and to keep by your bedside, or to give to someone you care about.
$15 from each sale of A Pocketful of Sequins will fund research, education, information, and support through initiatives of Australia's three major breast cancer organisations: National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, Breast Cancer Network Australia and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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