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The “poignant account of one woman’s struggle for health and faith—and the tireless devotion of family” in the face of a devastating illness (Peter DeHaan, PhD).

Sally Stap was living a happy life with a successful career, juggling the usual concerns about job, daughters, and everyday obligations. But her world was shattered when she was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma—a benign but large brain tumor that would require a major invasive operation to remove.

Smiling Again is a story of perseverance and appreciating the beauty of life in spite of pain. Writing with a poignant blend of honesty, dry humor, faith, and inquisitiveness, Sally recounts the shock of diagnosis, the long and painful process of recovery, her eventual retirement due to disability, and ultimately the contentment she found in accepting a new life journey.

No matter what trials you may face, Sally’s experience teaches us that even when the worst happens, God is still present and visible—sometimes in unexpected ways. Your future self may be different from who you were before, but those changes can lead you in new and rewarding directions.

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Morgan James Publishing
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October 1, 2013
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“This book kept me spellbound. I immediately read all the way through. Sally has put into words things I’ve felt but never expressed, even to myself. I cried through the beginning chapters, but finished with a profound understanding of a torturous journey well negotiated. At the end of the book, I was smiling too. Bravo. Beautiful writing.” —Kate Johnson

“Be inspired by this poignant account of one woman’s struggle for health and faith—and the tireless devotion of family. Smiling Again is a compelling read with something for everyone . . . Expect to be encouraged, perhaps cry, and even smile as you follow Sally on her journey of healing and rediscovery.” —Peter DeHaan, PhD

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"WhenI woke up...I quickly became aware that gliding through brain surgery recoverywas not the big plan. Pain, paralysis, and single-sided deafness loomed ahead."

Sally Stap was in the midst of a busy and successful 25-yearcareer in Information Technology, juggling the usual concerns about job, daughters,and life, when the unthinkable happened: she was diagnosed with an acousticneuroma, a benign but large brain tumor.

Written with a poignant blend of honesty, dry humor, faith, andinquisitiveness, Smiling Again is a story of the persistence of life and beautyin spite of pain. Sally recounts the shock of diagnosis, a long and painfulrecovery from invasive brain surgery, her eventual retirement due todisability, and ultimately contentment and acceptance of a new life journey.

For caregivers and survivors, Sally shares practical lessons andtips that will help you find your own signposts of faith along a treacherousbut ultimately exhilarating journey, including:

-Be optimistic, but don't discount possible outcomes just becausethey don't sound fun.
-Allow yourself to grieve because there is a new you.
-A sense of humor will give you a better temperament thanfrustration.

Whether you are a brain tumor survivor or are facing anotherexperience that has brought you to the end of yourself, Sally's experienceshows that even when the worst happens, God is present and visible in sometimesunexpected ways. The future you may not be the same as the old you, but it canlead you in new and rewarding directions.

ASIN : B00GI5DLNE
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing (October 1, 2013)
Publication date : October 1, 2013
Language : English
File size : 1127 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Print length : 192 pages
Lending : Enabled

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- #2,188 in Christian Faith (Kindle Store)

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Jack

The story of someone who survived!

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017

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"Everyone was relieved I was alive, not expecting me to survive surgery. I wasn't sure I had."

This book wasn't written by a doctor from a spectator or teacher's point of view. This book was written by someone who actually HAD a brain tumor. If you want a real world understanding of what that is like, then this book is an ABSOLUTE READ!

My highest recommendations for this book!

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W M Allen

Insight and a clear window into the challenges of medical events

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2014

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Sally’s book is a quick read and gives compassionate insight into the challenge of facing a major medical procedure. While it deals with her experience with a benign brain tumor it should be required reading for anyone facing a major surgery. It is chocked full of advice for the patient, family members, care givers and even friends. You don’t just wake up one morning knowing how to deal with events like this; what is the proper way to support a loved one, most of us just do our best and make it up as we go along. The insights here are invaluable and can be acquired in an afternoon of reading. The book kept me on the edge of my seat following Sally’s journey and often brought a tear to my eye. It should be in the waiting room of every hospital’s surgery center.

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Ruth Stanislawski

Wonderfully Written and Inspiring

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014

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You know that feeling you get when you just finished reading a good book and you want to tell everyone you know about it? Well, I just finished reading Smiling Again by Sally Stap and I want to do just that.

A gifted storyteller, Sally Stap writes about her experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor and how it radically changed her life forever. This book is for anyone who has experienced life and ever questioned “Why?”

It is a book about loss. Whether it is the loss one’s health, a loved one or caring for someone going through a loss, this book vividly describes the emotions that are felt during times of great suffering.

It is a book about strength. Sally describes the difficulties of trying to return to a normal way of life. The baby steps along the way as she slowly regained her physical strength, all the while learning more about the inner strength she already possessed.

It is a book about courage. Sally holds nothing back as she speaks of the enormity of the circumstances she faced. Sally faced them head on albeit scary and uncertain.

It is a book about faith. Searching for evidence that God is still there during times of adversity, and later understanding fully that he was there all the time.

It is a book about the resilience of the human spirit. Sally maintained her sense of humor while working through the slow, methodical progression of her recovery. Then, adjusting to and accepting what most would consider the unacceptable.

Filled with bits of wisdom, Sally shares with her readers the lessons learned starting with her diagnosis and on through her recovery period. At the end of the book Sally provides practical tips for caregivers as well.

As I read Smiling Again, I found that my own life experiences connected easily with Sally’s story and I could feel and understand each emotion that she described so perfectly. I will purchase additional copies of Smiling Again to give as gifts because it’s one of those books you just want to share.

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Great and moving insights into the world of an AN survivor.

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014

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Not ever having AN, but knowing a wonderful lady that has survived this tumor, I wanted to understand the day to day trails and possible triumphs of this illness. The road just begins with the removal of the tumor, and one big thing folks need to know that am AN is benign by definition but it is ANYTHING but benign in how it upends and forger changes a person's life. Sally has chronicled a heck of a novel and a must read!

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CarlD

Well written inspiring book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014

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Smiling Again is about a brave, hardworking, successful woman who fought and is recovering from an invasive brain surgery. This book is well written and provides tips for care givers as well as discussing how Sally handles her recovery process. You will go through many emotions as you read the book. It will give hope to those who are struggling with any life changing illness or condition. I think you will enjoy reading about Sally’s life journey and the book is appropriately named because at the end you will be left Smiling Again.

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Terra R. Sanders

Took the words out of my mouth!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014

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The author brought to life the life of an Acoustic Neuroma tumor survivor. I celebrated 14 years as a survivor of this tumor. She had the words to put onto paper what it's like on the day to day for myself and others. Definitely worth reading and sharing.

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This book helped me prepare for my upcoming surgery for ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014

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This book helped me prepare for my upcoming surgery for removal of acoustic neuroma. I now know more of what to expect post op.

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Elise M. Furer

The book for patients and caregivers

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013

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Sally Stap grabs the reader and doesn't let go through the account of her harrowing journey recovering from brain surgery. Her message of faith and perseverance is a lesson that applies to any difficulty life can throw our way.

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