{"product_id":"2940154581339","title":"Sex, Drugs, Rock 'N Roll, and a Tiara \/ How I Celebrated Kicking Cancer's Ass","description":"\u003cp\u003eNobody wants breast cancer, especially after watching their beloved mother die from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would anyone say this journey was the beginning of the happiest years of their life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it had an awesome playlist, that’s why. Here’s how Beverly’s Kicking Cancer’s Ass soundtrack was built. She started with the classics: the support of sex-positive partners, fabulous family and friends. Mixed in plenty of feel-good music and added some medicinal marijuana. Spiced it up with books, body-positivity, kittens, boudoir photography, and more. Threw on a big, glittery tiara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes one has to throw on a crown and remind Cancer who it’s dealing with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSex, Drugs, Rock ‘N Roll, and a Tiara is at times funny, and others, heart-wrenching. Beverly’s experiences with breast cancer give the reader a positive way of approaching disease. She is uncompromisingly determined to live life to the fullest and an inspiration to all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI love how she brings her sexuality into every bit of her life, refusing to be stopped by her disease. She gives meaning to the term sex-positive.\u003cbr\u003e~ Walker J. Thornton, author of Inviting Desire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeling sexy when your body isn’t a size six, let alone when that bountiful, beautiful body is experiencing health problems, can challenge anyone. This memoir shares an intimate journey of body-positivity, love, friendship, vulnerability, setbacks, and triumphs. In the end, sex-positivity for the win!\u003cbr\u003e~ Elle Chase, author of Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower Your Sex Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeverly Diehl has beautifully written a brave, funny, fascinating memoir, opening her heart to the reader in a way that is honest, raw, insightful and loving. From themes as diverse as cancer to polyamory, Beverly is a trusted guide and confidant. She shines her light on the dark times with a wit that simply sparkles, and best of all, reading this book is just like talking to a best friend.\u003cbr\u003e~Andra Jenkin, co-author of Double-edged Sword: The Simonne Butler Story (less)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverly Diehl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156457799920,"sku":"2940154581339","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154581339_p0.jpg?v=1764070483","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154581339","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}