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Books to inspire and inform

Great reads recommended by friends of the Foundation

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Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 2, 2008) — Many of these books can inspire hope and courage for not only breast cancer patients, but for anyone facing a challenge in his or her life.

Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book: 4th Edition
By Susan M. Love, Karen Lindsey & Marcia Williams
Recommended by: Dr. Susan Clare, Translational Oncologist

The Middle Place By Kelly Corrigan
Recommended by: Joanie Hall, Granddaughter of Vera Bradley

Be Your Own Angel By Nancy Drew
Recommended by: Catherine Hill, Executive Director, Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer

The Last Lecture By Randy Pausch
Recommended by: Amy Ray, Vera Bradley Classic Steering Committee Member and Granddaughter of Vera Bradley

Susan Wiggs By Sharon Sala & Emilie Richards
(part of the More than Words Stories of Courage) Recommended by: Kris Robertson, Vera Bradley Classic Steering Committee Member

Three Cups of Tea By Greg Mortenson
Recommended by: Patricia Miller, Co-founder of Vera Bradley Designs

Dear God, They Say It’s Cancer: A Companion Guide for Women on the Breast Cancer Journey
By Janet Thompson
Recommended by: Heidi Floyd, former Vera Bradley Foundation Ambassador and Breast Cancer Survivor

Ice Bound By Dr. Jerri Nielson with Maryann Vollers
Recommended by: Stacie Zurawski, Vera Bradley Classic Steering Committee Member