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. Geralyn lucas uses tattoos as symbols of surviving cancer the. Dress designer betsey johnson, a breast cancer survivor herself, designed a tshirt to promote the book. 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. Geralyn lucas is an awardwinning tv producer, author, lecturer, and womens health advocate. 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. 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 reconstructive surgery. You can now listen to geralyn tell you her story herself when you buy the recorded book. Geralyn lucas is a writer, known for why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy 2006, the big picture. Geralyn lucas generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. If youre considering your options for treatment or know someone who is, this stepbystep guide, the new generation breast cancer book, is essential reading. 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. Why i wore lipstick resonated with me on a personal level.
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. 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 born 1967, is an american journalist, television producer, writer and public. 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. Living with courage, spirit and gratitude after breast cancer, lucas, now in her forties, dares all women who have experienced. 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. Praise for the new generation breast cancer book one book you need. 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 book is a fresh, smart, funny, open and honest account of the raw moments from low selfworth to new selfappreciation, mourning to celebration. This book is a continuation of her story as a young breast cancer survivor, told in a series of snippets or essays. Wrestling with the challenges of breast cancer the asco post.
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. I didnt have a chance to read geralyn lucas s first book, but i am familiar with her story. Sixteen years ago, lucas received a breast cancer diagnosis. 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. 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. Our cancers may have been different, but i related to her feelings of loss and ultimately hope for the future. 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. Geralyn lucas, the author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, has a new book about what life has been like since.
Twenty years ago, geralyn lucas put on red lipstick before entering the operating room to. Periodicals crains new york business, august 16, 2004, lisa fickenscher, article on why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, p. My mum and i are both cancer survivors and can fully understood what geralyn lucas went through from diagnosis to treatment. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy report the new york. Author geralyn lucas puts a fresh face on cancer survival. Im so grateful to be able to share my journey with you. Geralyn lucas discusses her new book then came life with. Geralyn lives in new york city with her husband and daughter. 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.
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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy. 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. 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. Having finished journalism school and landed her dream job at age 27, the last thing geralyn lucas expects to hear is a breast cancer diagnosis.
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. Geralyn lucas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. 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 archives joelle delbourgo associates, inc. 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. Geralyn lucas speakers bureau and booking agent info. 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. 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 lucas, author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, will discuss her sequel, then came life, wednesday, feb. Geralyn lucas lucas joelle delbourgo associates, inc. Lucas subsequently wrote a book, why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, which talked about her experience and.
Geralyn lucas is an american journalist, television producer, and writer. 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. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy nielsen library. In the latter half of the book, the author deals with the deeper issues. Trying to find herself, while losing her vibrancy and her looks, geralyn embarks on a road to selfacceptance that will inspire all women.
Living with courage, spirit, and gratitude after breast cancer. After graduation, she went to work at abc and was an editorial producer at the abc news newsmagazine 2020 for seven years. 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 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. Why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy by geralyn lucas. Geralyn lucas speaker, breast cancer survivor, booking agent.
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. Tyler lucas works as an orthopedic surgeon at metropolitan hospital. Lucas, geralyn, why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy, st. Inspired by lucas book, dress designer and breast cancer survivor betsey johnson designed a tshirt to promote why i wore lipstick. Geralyn lucas, a sassy face of cancer survival the. 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. One mastectomy, two csections, three pants sizes, and lots of red lipstick later, geralyn lucas is dealing with the same issues as. 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. 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 graduated with honors from the columbia university school of journalism. Instead, 16 years after her breast cancer diagnosis, the author and activist is a huge fan of hair dye and botox. The 44yearold author of why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy is among gen x survivors helping to destigmatize the disease.
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