Resurrection Lily

The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer and Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew

By: Amy Byer Shainman

Narrated by: Jamie Hill, Amy Byer Shainman

Resurrection Lily shares a story of inheritance and intuition, of what can surface in the body and the spirit when linked by DNA. As Amy Byer Shainman discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers, she struggles to come to terms with preventively removing her breasts when she does not have a breast cancer diagnosis. Through her experience making decisions about her health, Amy becomes invigorated with purpose and establishes herself as a leading advocate for those with BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes, tirelessly working to educate others facing the same daunting reality.

Painting a timely and moving portrait of what it feels like to carry a BRCA gene mutation, Resurrection Lily provides firsthand insight into the patient experience. Weaved throughout Amy's open and vulnerable story is the expertise of her doctors, education from top medical experts in cancer genetics, and whispered lifesaving guidance from her grandmother Lillian.

©2018 Amy Byer Shainman (P)2024 Amy Byer Shainman

How truthful the story was.

I liked everything about the story , the upfront honesty, the flow of the story, & the narrator. Well done.

Sharing life experiences, interesting, amazing narrator!

As being the daughter of a two time breast cancer survivor I learned a lot from this book. The author shares her family history and her own experiences with cancer. A well written, very informative story. The narrator Jamie Hill is excellent, I loved the cadence of her voice.