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Name: The Cancer Journals
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Author: Audre Lorde

First published over forty years ago, 'The Cancer Journals' is a startling and powerful account of Audre Lorde's experience with breast cancer and mastectomy. Lorde's testimony gives visibility and strength to women with cancer, offering their voice, grief, resistance, and courage to those dealing with their own diagnosis.

First publish date: June 1, 2000

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Audre Lorde

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