Nordie's at Noon:
The Personal Stories of Four Women "Too Young" for Breast Cancer

by Balwanz Carlos Johnson Peters

Copyright 2006 by NaNoon, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Categories:  Contemporary  Memoir  Women

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Description

Like any group of young women, Patti, Kim, Jennifer, and Jana talked about their latest career moves, the men in their lives, and their dreams for family each month when they met for lunch at the café at their local Nordstrom department store. But unlike other women their age, their conversations also turned to more serious issues, issues their "non-breast cancer" friends couldn’t have imagined or understood. Their breast cancer diagnoses came at very different phases of their young lives. Patti was 24, single, and forging her way in the corporate world. Jana was planning her wedding at age 27, and bravely walked down the aisle wearing a wig and breast prosthesis. Jennifer, also 27, was five months pregnant when she was diagnosed, and endured surgery and chemotherapy during the pregnancy. Kim found her lump at age 30 while planning her son’s second birthday party, and faced the issues of raising a toddler while she underwent treatment. Nordie's at Noon shares the personal stories of each of these extraordinary women. A source of humor, strength, inspiration, and education, the book will speak to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer or faced a seemingly insurmountable challenge. A celebration of friendship and of living life to the fullest, Nordie's at Noon is also a book that will encourage women everywhere to be proactive with their health-and realize that no one is "too young" for breast cancer.

The authors will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book to various nonprofit breast cancer organizations.

Praise for Nordie's at Noon

Winner of the 2007 Natalie Davis Spingarn Writer’s Award
—National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

"Nordie’s at Noon is an honest and inspiring testament to [these authors’] experiences which, I am completely confident . . . will inspire thousands of women as it inspired me."
—Elizabeth Edwards

"[A] funny, poignant, and exceedingly valuable resource."
—Library Journal

". . . This is a rare book that has the saddest of endings and yet still manages to be—yes—life affirming.
"—People (4 stars)

"A warm and intimate detailing of how cancer upends young lives."
—Ms. Magazine

"Whether you’re a woman who has herself been affected by breast cancer or a man who is as healthy as a horse, Nordie’s at Noon is a lesson in the importance of treasuring friends and family, finding your inner strength, and embracing each day as a gift, if only because there may not necessarily be a tomorrow."
—Philadelphia Inquirer

"An emotional, touching and even funny memoir about how these women bonded over facing breast cancer together."
—LifetimeTV.com

"Nordie’s at Noon provides something for everyone dealing with breast cancer —and further explores what so many of us already know—that true friendship can see us through just about anything!"
—TheBreastCareSite.com

"Nordie’s at Noon is a wonderful read with a weighty message: all women need to be actively concerned about their breast health, not just in October, but all year long."
—Health News Digest

Extended Copyright Information

Copyright 2006 by NaNoon, LLC. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Previously published by Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group.

The purpose of this book is to encourage and educate. Although every effort has been made to ensure the book’s accuracy, its contents should not be construed as medical advice. Each person’s health needs are unique. To obtain recommendations to your particular situation, please consult a qualified health care professional.

Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and Da Capo Press was aware of a trademark claim, those designations have been printed with initial capital letters.

About the Author

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sisters, co-authors, and inspirations.
It all began at "Nordie's," the trendy café in the Nordstrom department store. There, the four of us would meet for lunch the last Tuesday of each month. The luncheons appeared on our e-mail calendars, pocket PCs, and day planners as recurring Nordie's at ...

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