Paperback. A raw, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of facing the unimaginable: terminal brain cancer.Suzanne Samples, a university English professor and roller derby enthusiast, finds her life upended by a glioblastoma diagnosis at age 36. Frontal Matter: Glue Gone Wild chronicles her journey through brain surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation with unflinching honesty and surprising humor. This is more than a cancer story; it's a testament to resilience, friendship, and finding light in the darkest corners. Readers will:Laugh at her sarcastic wit in the face of adversity.Cry with her as she navigates loss and uncertainty.Be inspired by her determination to live fully, even while dying.For anyone touched by illness, seeking inspiration, or simply craving an authentic voice, Frontal Matter is a powerful and unforgettable read. A fun, funny, and heartbreakingly real memoir of a woman's fight against terminal brain cancer. The writing is honest, charming, and full of cuss words. Featured in swag bags for the 2019 Golden Globe presenters and nominees. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Frontal Matter (Paperback)
Publisher: Running Wild, LLC
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 194704124X
ISBN 13: 9781947041240
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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A raw, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of facing the unimaginable: terminal brain cancer.Suzanne Samples, a university English professor and roller derby enthusiast, finds her life upended by a glioblastoma diagnosis at age 36. Frontal Matter: Glue Gone Wild chronicles her journey through brain surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation with unflinching honesty and surprising humor. This is more than a cancer story; it's a testament to resilience, friendship, and finding light in the darkest corners. Readers will:

Laugh at her sarcastic wit in the face of adversity.
Cry with her as she navigates loss and uncertainty.
Be inspired by her determination to live fully, even while dying.

For anyone touched by illness, seeking inspiration, or simply craving an authentic voice, Frontal Matter is a powerful and unforgettable read.

About the Author

In a past life, Suzanne Samples was definitely a calico cat. In this life, Suzanne teaches English at Appalachian State University and received a Ph.D. in Victorian Literature from Auburn University. She is the winner of the 2020 Prime Number Magazine Award for Short Fiction. Her memoir Frontal Matter: Glue Gone Wild, available from Running Wild Press, received a starred review from Kirkus and was named a Best Book of 2019. She was diagnosed with the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme at 36.

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