Sensitive One: A Memoir

Susan Morris is diagnosed with breast cancer at fifty. She discovers that long-term exposure to stress and traumatic childhood experiences can increase the risk, and her memoir is a story of redemption and healing from childhood trauma.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 24 August 2021
Publisher: She Writes Press

At the age of fifty, Susan Morris receives a devastating diagnosis: breast cancer. Determined to uncover the root cause, she spends a sleepless night typing a question into her search engine: "What are the risk factors of getting breast cancer?" To her surprise, she discovers extensive research linking long-term exposure to stress and traumatic childhood experiences to an increased risk of breast cancer.

The Sensitive One is a captivating braided memoir that seamlessly weaves together Morriss childhood, characterized by her role as a sensitive child and later teenager, burdened by the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings amidst her fathers alcoholism. This memoir also delves into her adult life, where she has experienced a decade of trauma-free existence alongside a loving husband and a fulfilling career in nursing. However, this newfound happiness is abruptly shattered when Susan receives her breast cancer diagnosis.

This story is a testament to redemption, showcasing a woman's resilience in overcoming harrowing circumstances and embarking on a new chapter of her life. It also explores the profound impact of our past on our present, emphasizing how healing from the adverse effects of childhood can be a lifelong journey. Through her experiences, Susan Morris demonstrates the power of resilience, determination, and the unwavering belief in the ability to overcome adversity.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647421618