Golden Scars: How the Death of My Husband Prepared Me to Battle Breast Cancer

By Emily Zarecki

A diagnosis of breast cancer comes just before the one-year anniversary of the death of Emily’s mother. Scared and still grieving that loss, Emily has to search deep within her to find the courage to face a cancer battle head on.

She’s been through enough storms in her past that prepared her to weather this one.

The tragic death of her first husband.
Raising three young children as a solo parent.
Finding the courage to embrace love again.

In her touching debut memoir, Golden Scars, Emily uses her story to help others facing similar circumstances know what to expect when they hear the word, “cancer.”

Golden Scars will leave you heartbroken but inspired to call upon your strongest self in times of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.