The Naked Heart

About the Book

Through the terrifying discovery of a breast lump, the shock of diagnosis, the harrowing ride through the decision-making process, the trauma of surgery and the journey towards recovery, Merideth Bowen Shamszad shares her cancer story with courage, honesty and humor. Her vivid paintings capture the range of feelings common to those with life-threatening illness, from despair to hope. With accessible and current information and the underlying message of the importance of trusting our inner wisdom, this account will be helpful to those facing serious illness as they make the sometimes excruciatingly difficult choices about treatment. Women with breast cancer, medical professionals, art therapists and psychotherapists alike will find The Naked Heart hard to put down. This little book is a gem!

From: The Naked Heart: How I Painted My Way Through Breast Cancer by Merideth Bowen Shamszad: "I hope that by sharing my story and paintings with others facing life-threatening illness, I can support and encourage the self-exploration and healing power of creativity. I have often heard it said by other survivors that cancer strips away pretenses and falseness, leaving our hearts naked and open to what is true and real in our lives. Through the arts, we can express and share these universal truths and further open ourselves to healing."

About the Author

Through the terrifying discovery of a breast lump, the shock of diagnosis, the harrowing ride through the decision-making process, the trauma of surgery and the journey towards recovery, Merideth Bowen Shamszad shares her cancer story with courage, honesty and humor. Her vivid paintings capture the range of feelings common to those with life-threatening illness, from despair to hope. With accessible and current information and the underlying message of the importance of trusting our inner wisdom, this account will be helpful to those facing serious illness as they make the sometimes excruciatingly difficult choices about treatment. Women with breast cancer, medical professionals, art therapists and psychotherapists alike will find The Naked Heart hard to put down. This little book is a gem! From: The Naked Heart: How I Painted My Way Through Breast Cancer by Merideth Bowen Shamszad: I hope that by sharing my story and paintings with others facing life-threatening illness, I can support and encourage the self-exploration and healing power of creativity. I have often heard it said by other survivors that cancer strips away pretenses and falseness, leaving our hearts naked and open to what is true and real in our lives. Through the arts, we can express and share these universal truths and further open ourselves to healing.