Vivacious Vivian

About the Book

When Karen Sacksteder was told that she had breast cancer, she felt that it was just another chapter in her book. The author and her sisters found out that chemotherapy would increase her chances of surviving to ninety-five percent. That was good news. Chemo it is, then. But the treatment would cause her to lose all her hair. That wasn�t good. Karen�s apprehension turned to appreciation when she was presented with Vivian� Find out how a vivacious wig turns the author�s life around with its unusual antics in this whimsical, inspiring true to life story of a breast cancer survivor�

About the Author

Karen Sacksteder has since retired Vivian and lives an exciting life with her beagle basset hound Jack. Her many businesses keep her busy with Sacksteder’s Interiors and Design Group, which has two showrooms. They specialize in unique furnishings and custom interior design for residential and commercial interests and have won numerous awards in the local Homearama shows. The newest venture is called, “Memory Blankets” and was inspired by her sons Christmas gift of a wonderful blanket with a picture of the whole family including her recently deceased husband. It gave great comfort, so Karen found a way to share these blankets with everyone. “The Shaggy Shammy”, a super absorbent towels that dries twenty times faster than regular towels are designed to help keep your pets dry and you happy! These products are available on her website www.sackstedersinteriors.com. Part of the proceeds of this book will go to “THE PINK RIBBON GIRLS” a non-profit organization whose main focus is to support, educate and mentor young women with breast cancer. Go to www.pinkribbongirls.org for more information. Karen works tirelessly to inspire and encourage others through her experience. Look for her children’s book series inspired by Jack her beagle, the mayor of “PAWTOWN” in bookstores coming soon!