Synopses & Reviews
“We all have unique experiences He designs specifically for each one of us.”
—Taffy Anderson, M.D.
The treasures found by Dr. Anderson sparkle throughout this beautifully written account of her journey through the darkness of breast cancer.
As a physician, Dr. Anderson writes with the expertise of her profession. But this is not only a doctor’s story—it’s the story of a woman who is also a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt—and a seeker of the treasure God had for her while she went through the darkness.
This realistic portrayal of her experience describes both the emotional and physical assault of breast cancer. Yet she also shares how as she relied on the Lord for her daily needs, she discovered true treasure in darkness.
“Although I didn’t know it when I started,” she says, “I discovered God had been with me the entire time.”
Review
Intimate, touching, and a story of spiritual triumph. Taffy Anderson has opened her heart and soul for everyone to see in Treasures in Darkness. It’s a testimony to her strength that she’s willing to share her inner thoughts, fears, and trials during breast cancer to help other women and families battling the disease.
-Donna M. Duncan, Executive Director, Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation
Travel with author and doctor Taffy Anderson from doubt, to despair, to victory as she chronicles her journey through breast cancer. You’ll receive incredible treasure along the way that will inspire you to trust and love Him more! A must-read for cancer patients, survivors, and those who love them.
-Novella K. Lyons, Founder, President, Women of Faith and Hope, Inc.
Synopsis
In this inspiring, true story, Dr. Taffy Anderson illuminates the treasures of darkness she gathered while fighting—and surviving—breast cancer. On her journey she learns to draw strength from God and cherish each day of life.
Synopsis
And I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places. Isaiah 45:3
In this inspiring true story, Dr. Taffy Anderson illuminates the treasures of darkness she gathered while fighting--and surviving--breast cancer. Both a medical and spiritual journey of her experience, Treasures in Darkness traces her journey from a OB/GYN at a major medical hospital who learns of her older sister's diagnosis with breast cancer, to her own shocking diagnosis three years later, through painful surgery, chemo threatments, and coming face-to-face with death. Along the way, she learns to submit to the sovereign will of God, draw strength from His presence and cherish each day of life.
About the Author
TAFFY ANDERSON, M.D., is a physician specializing in gynecology. As a pastor¿s wife, she is active in women¿s ministry, and serves a number of churches in her area. A survivor of breast cancer, Taffy is author of Treasures in Darkness: A Doctor¿s Personal Journey through Breast Cancer. She also contributed to the book Our Voices: Issues Facing Back Women in America. She and her husband reside in eastern Pennsylvania.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. When a Sibling is Diagnosed: "e;Shereene"e;
2. The Denial: And How I Met "e;a Rock"e;
3. The Diagnosis: "e;No, Not Me!"e;
4. The Biopsy and Treatment Plan: "e;Okay, Maybe Me"e;
5. Chemotherapy: "e;The Perfect Storm"e;
6. Mastectomy: "e;Okay, I Surrender"e;
7. Radiation Therapy: "e;It's Almost Over"e;
8. Recovery Phase: "e;Oh, No, Not Marie"e;
9. Reconstruction: "e;I'm a New Creation"e;
10. Healing Phase: "e;It's All about a Broken Leg"e;
Conclusion: Secrets and Treasures
Glossary
Afterword