Lucas made a splash with her first book, why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy lj 9104, the brash and brazen tale of her bout w ith breast cancer at age 27. The author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy dares all women who have had a stumble in life to harness their fighting spirit and stand back up with courage and optimism. Inspired by lucas book, dress designer and breast cancer survivor betsey johnson designed a tshirt to promote why i wore lipstick. The courageous and uplifting attitude with which geralyn lucas approached her diagnosis and battle with the disease has drawn an abundance of publicity for the book. Geralyn lucas book is a fresh, smart, funny, open and honest account of the raw moments from low selfworth to new selfappreciation, mourning to celebration. Geralyn lucas is an awardwinning tv producer, author, lecturer, and womens health advocate. Geralyn lucas speaker, breast cancer survivor, booking agent. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy nielsen library. Mar 04, 2014 lucas was an editorial producer at abc news for 2020 before joining lifetime television as a producer and head of the stop breast cancer for life initiative. Instead, 16 years after her breast cancer diagnosis, the author and activist is a huge fan of hair dye and botox. Praise for the new generation breast cancer book one book you need. One mastectomy, two csections, three pants sizes, and lots of red lipstick later, geralyn lucas is dealing with the same issues as. I discovered this book through my plastic surgeon when i asked if i could wear lipstick to my mastectomy, and he told me about geralyn lucas book. Wrestling with the challenges of breast cancer the asco post.
Geralyn lucas, author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, will discuss her sequel, then came life, wednesday, feb. Periodicals crains new york business, august 16, 2004, lisa fickenscher, article on why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, p. In the latter half of the book, the author deals with the deeper issues. Lucas subsequently wrote a book, why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, which talked about her experience and. Geralyn lucas, the author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, has a new book about what life has been like since.
In her first book, why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, geralyn lucas pulled off a pretty neat trick, making her story of surviving cancer by turns gutwrenching and hilarious. Geralyn lucas is an american journalist, television producer, and writer. Why i wore lipstick resonated with me on a personal level. Geralyn lucas lucas joelle delbourgo associates, inc. Geralyn lives in new york city with her husband and daughter. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book geralyn lucas, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing. Next post breast cancer survivor, author discusses her new book. Geralyn lucas, author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, will discuss her sequel, then.
In fact, the book opens with lucas, whos now 36, recounting her visit to a new york topless bar as she agonizes over losing a breast and contemplates. Living with courage, spirit, and gratitude after breast cancer. Geralyn lucas archives joelle delbourgo associates, inc. Lucas attended columbia university school of journalism, where she graduated with honors. Geralyn lucas author geralyn lucas is a columbia university school of journalism graduate and was an editorial producer at 2020 for abc news for seven years before becoming a director of original programming at lifetime television. Geralyn now has a new book out entitled then came life chronicling her life as a wife, mother of two and cancer activist throughout north america.
Geralyn lucas uses tattoos as symbols of surviving cancer the. Nov 02, 2014 geralyn lucas, the author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, has a new book about what life has been like since. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy report the new. Geralyn lucas book is a fresh, smart, funny, open and honest account of the raw moments from low selfworth to new selfappreciation, mourning to celebration, marriage to motherhood, and from hiding to bold extroversion. Laughter, music, entertainment, great food and a live auction with some amazing items and experiences to bid on as well as a silent auction with an eclectic. Oct 23, 2006 geralyn lucas s life unrolls in front of the camera instead of behind it with the premiere of the film based on her book why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy. Lucas was an editorial producer at abc news for 2020 before joining lifetime television as a producer and head of the stop breast cancer for life. Geralyn lucas speakers bureau and booking agent info. Although her book is explicitly about a period of time where she was driven by fear and uncertainty about the future, geralyn managed a transformation that will encourage all women under siege to discover. Geralyn lucass life unrolls in front of the camera instead of behind it with the premiere of the film based on her book why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy. In fact, the book opens with lucas, whos now 36, recounting her visit to a new york topless bar as she agonizes over losing a breast and contemplates reconstructive surgery. Geralyn lucas s current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking geralyn lucas for your party.
Twenty years ago, geralyn lucas put on red lipstick before entering the operating room to. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy report the new york. Her book is a soulful, surprising coming of age journey by a dynamo who used her own adversity as a platform for examining issues all young women face. Geralyn lucas, a sassy face of cancer survival the. Having finished journalism school and landed her dream job at age 27, the last thing geralyn lucas expected to hear was a breast cancer diagnosis. Tyler lucas works as an orthopedic surgeon at metropolitan hospital. Author geralyn lucas puts a fresh face on cancer survival. Geralyn lucas is a writer, known for why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy 2006, the big picture. Sales will get a boost from fashion designer betsey johnsons tshirt celebrating lucas s book, stilas geralyn lipstick, and promotions with the breast cancer research foundation and. Geralyn lucass book is a fresh, smart, funny, open, and honest account of the raw moments from low selfworth to new selfappreciation, mourning to celebration, marriage to motherhood, and from hiding to bold extroversion. This book is a continuation of her story as a young breast cancer survivor, told in a series of snippets or essays. Lucas, geralyn, why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, st. The 44yearold author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy is among gen x survivors helping to destigmatize the disease.
A soulful, surprising coming of age journey by a dynamo who used her own adversity as a platform for examining issues all young women face. Living with courage, spirit and gratitude after breast cancer, lucas, now in her forties, dares all women who have experienced. She was an editorial producer at abc news 2020 for seven years before becoming the director of corporate communications and public affairs at lifetime television. If youre considering your options for treatment or know someone who is, this stepbystep guide, the new generation breast cancer book, is essential reading.
Sales will get a boost from fashion designer betsey johnsons tshirt celebrating lucass book, stilas geralyn lipstick, and promotions with the breast cancer research foundation and. After graduation, she went to work at abc and was an editorial producer at the abc news newsmagazine 2020 for seven years. You can now listen to geralyn tell you her story herself when you buy the recorded book. Im so grateful to be able to share my journey with you. I didnt have a chance to read geralyn lucas s first book, but i am familiar with her story. Twenty years ago, geralyn lucas put on red lipstick before entering the operating room to show everyone that she planned to come out the bold and daring woman she never thought she could be. Her son attends school at the dwight school and her daughter at the university of. I read it immediately, cried and laughed all the way through, from her trip to the strip joint to try to figure out why everyone places such a high value on breasts, her vomiting from the chemo to.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy by geralyn lucas. They have two children a daughter, skye meredith lucas, who was born on july 30, 1999, and a son, hayden connor lucas, who was born on april 16, 2006. Living with courage, spirit and gratitude after breast cancer, lucas, now in her forties, dares all women who have experienced a stumble in life to harness their fighting spirit. Geralyn lucas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Dress designer betsey johnson, a breast cancer survivor herself, designed a tshirt to promote the book.
Trying to find herself, while losing her vibrancy and her looks, geralyn embarks on a road to selfacceptance that will inspire all women. Sixteen years ago, lucas received a breast cancer diagnosis. To my mastectomy cosmetic company stila created a lipstick called geralyn and the young breast cancer survivor foundation and zeta tau alpha foundation both endorsed the book. Oct 04, 2004 geralyn lucas was an editorial producer at abc news 2020 before becoming a director of original programming at lifetime television where she is also a proud member of lifetimes stop breast cancer for life initiative. Geralyn lucas born 1967, is an american journalist, television producer, writer and public. Deploying the same matchless voice in the sliceoflife chronicles that make up then came life, the author ventures beyond the topic of surviving to explore a. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire geralyn lucas for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. Our cancers may have been different, but i related to her feelings of loss and ultimately hope for the future.
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