Time stops. Nothing that mattered one minute ago is of any importance anymore. How do I tell my children and my husband that I may die? Is this the end or a detour? How can this be possible? "I had no idea what the future held - whether I would be alive for one more day, or for even another hour. At that moment, the clock stopped... My boat had started to rock and I could not see a clear course forward through the oncoming storm." The author shares her most personal thoughts, fears, and triumphs over the most challenging year of her life and asks questions, brilliantly connecting to her readers. The voices of friends and family members ring true as they share their own experiences of fear and hope. We are moved to a powerfully emotional and honest reflection of our own beliefs and life's purpose. While traveling with the author and her family through their reflections, you will be empowered to advocate for yourself and others regardless of crisis and life challenges. Readers' Favorite ReviewOne hears the voice that speaks from the experience of deep pain, unassumingly and yet confidently. Steering Through It: NavigatingLife-Threatening Illness Acceptance, Survival and Healing is an insightful memoir that captures the human spirit brilliantly and teaches readers how to find the strength to stand up for others and for themselves when life is threatened by illness. The prose is elegant and it captures strong emotions, thoughts, and insights with unusual clarity. I loved the brutal honesty of this story and the many lessons that are woven into it. It's a real gift for suffering humanity, a journey towards love, compassion, and inner freedom; a journey towards healing. "I had no idea what the future held - whether I would be alive for one more day, or for even another hour. At that moment, the clock stopped... That was the day I began journaling. My boat had started to rock, and I could not see a clear course forward through the oncoming storm."A life-threatening illness crushes the world around you, and around those you love. How do we all cope with the diagnosis physically, emotionally and spiritually? How do we move on? What are the most helpful ways to support others in crisis? In the end, what does it all mean?The author shares her most personal thoughts, fears and triumphs over the most challenging year of her life. The voices of friends and family members ring true and move the reader to a powerfully emotional and honest reflection of one's own beliefs and life's purpose."