A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles

A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer

By: Mary Elizabeth Williams

Narrated by: Mary Elizabeth Williams

A wry, witty account of what it is like to face death - and be restored to life.

After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma - a "rapidly fatal" form of cancer - journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own - with very different results.

Williams' experiences as a patient and a medical test subject reveal with stark honesty what it takes to weather disease, the extraordinary new developments that are rewriting the rules of science - and the healing power of human connection.

©2016 Mary Elizabeth Williams (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Very Inspiring Story

The Narrator is also the Author. She does a remarkable job at expressing her feelings, thoughts & living with Cancer. She's right, Life isn't fair but she is an extraordinary example of enduring well our trials & being grateful for all our experiences in our lives especially of our privledged relationships with family & friends.

Cancer Clinical Trail Experiences

Enjoyed the author’s perspective and experiences during the exploration to a cure for Cancer via clinical trails.

Tubga U. Lithonia, GA

I enjoyed this book because it was very straightforward and to the point. The author did not mask her feelings about what she was experiencing on her journey to healing.

love this book

The true story give you strength, sense of humor, hope. Thanks for science change the world.

Fuck cancer

So insightful, thoughtful, and beautiful in many parts and had me literally laughing out loud at moments. Great read.