A welcome from Tina
Whatever you are carrying today, you are not alone.
These are my own stories of vulnerability, encouragement, faith, connection, and love. As my journey unfolded, I began to notice incredible moments of meaning and compassion happening all around me, every single day.
- Tina
A gift, free
The Resource Guide
The organizations, programs and people that helped Tina and her family through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. It is free, and it is not behind a form - if it is useful to you, take it.
About the book
Four movements, one thread
Organized around Family, Gratitude, Healing, and Legacy - reflections across nearly four years of survival and self-discovery, each ending with an invitation to pause.
Family
The love that carried us through
Gratitude
Where grace found us
Healing
Learning to be whole
Legacy
What remains is human connection
“Even the smallest act of kindness has the power to change a life.”Tina Calderone-Roth
Inside the book
The real places it happened
Praise
An award, and readers who bought copies for everyone they love
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
“Bestowed upon books that we find perfect in their delivery of original content…”
As featured in
The Minnesota Star Tribune · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · International Business Times · The Buffalo News · WRAL · KUTV · The Oklahoman · Concord Monitor · StreetInsider and 400+ more outlets
“This isn’t a detached literary memoir. It’s tender, open-hearted, and deeply grateful.”
★★★★★ Literary Titan
“Grab the book and get a big dose of hope.”
Susan Svoboda · verified purchase
“It moved me so much, I purchased 12 copies to give to my family and friends.”
Amazon reader
“Your stories have helped me in my own journey and I’m so grateful.”
Debra
“A must read for anyone living with cancer.”
Amazon reader · met Tina at Relay For Life
Speaking & events
Bring Tina’s story to your group
A social worker for over 25 years, and a survivor herself, Tina has been both the professional in the room and the patient in the chair.