A CANCER PATIENT’S WIFE
Luke's cancer diagnosis is a twist that video producer Maggie never saw coming. As the married couple navigate a maze of long hospital stays, tests, and a life completely interrupted, Luke holds true to his stoic nature while Maggie struggles to embrace her new starring role as a cancer caregiver. With a cast of characters—including their German shepherd, Westy—spanning supportive to downright despicable, Luke and Maggie learn that sometimes healing from an illness is only half the battle. How do you fight the turmoil? Why, with humor of course!
What people are saying
“Maren Higbee is a master storyteller and a pragmatic optimist, and her wildly entertaining new book is the perfect dose of humor and strength for caregivers looking for a path forward. A Cancer Patient’s Wife is as much a way of life as it is a book; we are lucky to have Maren as our guide.”
“A Cancer Patient’s Wife will walk you through all of the human emotions, with laughter and tears. From the moment of diagnosis to post treatment, it details the ups and downs of caring for someone you love who is going through trauma, NONE of which is easy. Cancer affects everyone in the household, and holding your partner’s hand, even when they are angry and want to be alone, is incredibly hard. Maren portrays this journey with honesty and gives hope to others who may be walking the same path. A must read for loved ones of someone recently diagnosed.”
“A heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking novel, A Cancer Patient’s Wife offers a rare and intimate glimpse into a caregiver’s life. In this provocative story of struggle, frustration, and love, the reader is thrown into Maggie’s world as her husband, Luke, begins his journey with cancer.”
“A Cancer Patient’s Wife is the touching story of Luke and Maggie, a husband and wife who practice ‘laughter is the best medicine’ when Luke discovers a cancerous tumor, which they name Arnie. As the treatments continue and Luke becomes weaker, their sense of humor does too. But the crazy antics of Maggie’s drunken sister bring laughter back into their lives and is a welcome break in the serious drama that continues to unfold. This novel is a wonderful story of the hardships a caretaker encounters when attending to a loved one with a life-threatening disease, but also is a roadmap to surviving it.”