When Hard Lilies Cry

"When Hard Lilies Cry" describes Manal's 26 years journey battling two cancers and preventing two more; she battled breast and Thyroid cancers while raising her children and coping with harsh chemo and radiotherapy, she accepted the alteration of her figure after mastectomy for the sake of her children. Throughout her journey, Manal not only described how she handled such a calamity, but also explained what a family member or friend expects from you when diagnosed with cancer. She kept asking "Why Me" and when she found her own satisfying answer, she finally accepted her divine decree which strengthened her faith. In spite of doctors' advice, she made most of her vital decisions based on her gut feelings over science, which saved her life, twice. Writing this book and getting what was in her heart and mind out in the open, empowered her and increased her self-confidence when facing and dealing with hard times or life-threatening situations, she stood up to challenges and destroyed her comfort zone when she realized that it was an obstacle in her way. "When Hard Lilies Cry" is an inspiration and a benefit to you, your family, and friends in handling the tensions and complexities of life.