A Necklace Found My Cancer. Clea Shearer’s Book Helped Me Face It
Jillian Vandall Miao, senior director of publicity at Random House Children’s Books, shares her breast cancer journey and how a book by Clea Shearer gave her hope and strength.
Jillian Vandall Miao, 39, is senior director of publicity at Random House Children’s Books and author of the upcoming children’s book series Baby Botanicals. She lives in New Canaan, Conn., with her husband and two daughters.
October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has become more significant to me than just the start of fall. As it comes to a close, I’m writing this essay to motivate you to get a mammogram, advocate for your health, and listen to your body.
It’s the end of a very important month—October—which now means more to me than just the start of fall, crunchy leaves underfoot, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween.
Author's summary: A book helped me face breast cancer.
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