Plot Summary of The Story of My Tits
When Jennifer Hayden was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43, she realized that her tits told a story. Across a lifetime, theyd held so many meanings: hope and fear, pride and embarrassment, life and death. And then they were gone. Now, their story has become a way of understanding her story. Growing up flat-chested and highly aware of her inadequacies... heading off to college, where she bloomed in more ways than one... navigating adulthood between her mothers mastectomy, her fathers mistress, and her musician boyfriends problems of his ownnot to mention his sprawling family. Then the kids come along... As cancer strikes three different lives, some relationships crumble while others emerge even stronger, and this sarcastic child of the 70s finally finds a goddess she can believe in. For everyone whos faced cancer personally, or watched a loved one fight that battle, Haydens story is a much-needed breath of fresh air, an irresistible blend of sweetness and skepticism. Rich with both symbolism & humor, The Story of My Tits will leave you laughing, weeping, and feeling grateful for every day.
