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Some battles break you.
Others make you a warrior.
A true story of stage-four cancer, faith, and the miracle that changed everything.
For anyone fighting cancer or walking beside someone who is.
In November 2024, the pain felt like nothing more than a stubborn sinus infection.
But her face and ears were on fire.
Then came the lump in her neck, one that refused to disappear.
On Sale August 25th
This is more than a cancer story.
It’s a story about faith when answers don’t come, strength when your body is failing, and hope when everything feels uncertain.
2025 was the year that I learned about real faith...
When I was diagnosed with stage-four head and neck canceer, my world changed in and instant.
This book is the story of the fight that followed: the treatments, the breaking points, the moments of doubt, and the faith that carried me through.
GET TO KNOW LAURIE
L. B. Anne (Laurie Best) is the author of more than 60 books, primarily Christian fiction for preteens and teens. Her stories blend faith, adventure, and real-life struggles in ways that resonate deeply with young readers.
She is best known for her bestselling Sheena Meyer series, a nine-book Christian fantasy journey about a young girl fighting for the hope of the world while discovering her identity and purpose.
Laurie is a wife, mother, and grandmother whose faith and family are at the heart of everything she creates.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
Even though my sister had a different type of cancer, I wish she could have read the book when she was diagnosed.
As a caregiver, I wish we had this book when my husband was diagnosed. We would have known what to expect.
I'm in tears reading the reality of what you and others have gone through. I don't have cancer, but I'm getting a copy for anyone who shares their journey with me.
Bring Laurie to Speak
If this story resonated with you or your community, Laurie brings a powerful, faith-filled message of endurance, hope, and healing to audiences walking through life’s hardest seasons.
In addition to being a bestselling author, Laurie is a speaker, mental health advocate, and founder of I Am Aria Inc., where she helps young people navigate anxiety, depression, and identity through writing and storytelling.
She is available for churches, conferences, and special events.