3. Everybody’s Got Something, by Robin Roberts and Veronica Chambers | Apr 7, 2015 (Black Writer)

“Regardless of how much money you have, your race, where you live, what religion you follow, you are going through something. Or you already have or you will. As momma always said, “Everybody’s got something.”

So begins beloved Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts’s new memoir in which she recounts the incredible journey that’s been her life so far, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

7. Breast Cancer: Black Woman, (2nd Edition) by Edwin T. Johnson | Jun 1, 2000 (Black Male Writer)

This 240 page well-researched hardcover book is packed with information to assist families in handling choices regarding the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Although all women will find it useful, it targets African American women who represent a particularly vulnerable population. The breast cancer mortality is disproportionately high in all age groups; and before age 40, the incidence of breast cancer in African Americans is twice that of the general population.

9. The Little Black Book What Every Black Woman needs to know about Breast Cancer by Jackie Johnson (1 edition) May 2, 2012 (Unconfirmed race of writer)

The Little Black Book is a resource book for African American women seeking information about Breast Cancer

11. Dig In Your Heels: The Glamorous (and Not So Glamorous) Life of a Young Breast Cancer Survivor by Karla Antoinette Baptiste | Oct 15, 2015 (Black Writer)

The uplifting memoir of one woman’s triumph over breast cancer—from diagnosis to the coveted five-year cancer-free anniversary. When Karla Antoinette Baptiste was first diagnosed, she began reading breast cancer memoirs but was always left wondering what happened next. What should I expect after treatment? What will my “new normal” be like? Her own story answers those questions and so much more. Written with humor and humility, Karla’s story is woven with themes of love, trust, and spiritual faith—and the importance of becoming a force in breast cancer advocacy. It offers valuable information and resources for breast health and provides support, inspiration, and hope for those facing breast cancer. From her adventures in Paris to her roller-coaster relationship with her ex-husband, Karla’s memoir is more than radiation and chemotherapy. In Dig in Your Heels, she urges women to educate themselves and draw upon their inner strength—the best is yet to come!

4. The Black Woman’s Breast Cancer Survival Guide: Understanding and Healing in the Face of a Nationwide Crisis by Cheryl D. Holloway | Jul 14, 2017 (Black Writer)

Breast cancer is reaching epidemic levels, especially among black women. This survival guide provides tools that women—black women in particular—can use to identify and combat this all-too-common threat.

6. Health, Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women by Annette D. Madlock Gatison | Jul 15, 2018 (Black Writer)

Health Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women: Culture, Identity, Spirituality, and Strength addresses how the discourse of strength constructs the identity of Black women even during times of chronic illness through the lens of Black feminist thought and womanist ideology. In doing so, Madlock Gatison explores how the narratives surrounding pink ribbon awareness and survivorship culture, religion and spirituality, and the myth of the strong Black woman impact Black female breast cancer survivors’ self-perceptions, views others had of them, and their ability to express their needs and concerns including those involving their healthcare. This book will be of interest to scholars of public health, health communication, and sociology.

8. This Is Only a Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me about Faith, Love, Hair, and Business by by Chris-Tia Donaldson | July 4, 2019 (Black Writer)

10. My Pink Journey in Black & White: Poetry, Memoirs & Short Stories of a Journey through Breast Cancer by Linda Stansbury | Oct 11, 2013, (Black Writer)

This book reveals a breast cancer survivors journey with moments of frustration, anger, fear and sometimes quick decision-making, with inadequate information. In a masterful way using short stories, poetry and memoirs the writer captures you with a wealth of information, which turns you from fear to fearlessness. The book also provides effective manners in which a supporter can help their loved one through their journey.

A short Breast Cancer dictionary is included to familiarize you with words and definitions as you attempt to understand a breast cancer diagnosis.

12. Surviving in Stilettos: Inspiration to the Divas who are Young, Fabulous & dealing with the effects of Breast Cancer by Deetria Nichole Cannon, Anthony Scott Jr., et al | May 5, 2019 (Black Writer)

Our test is our testimony, and with adversity comes strength we didn’t know we had. Surviving in Stilettos portrays the author, Deetria N. Cannon’s story in a way that any young woman under the age of forty can easily relate to while dealing with the effects of breast cancer. Deetria, provides examples and answers to life changing effects relating to medical procedures, side effects, emotions, self-love, sex, dating, health and fitness. Surviving in Stilettos is a motivating spiritual guide taking her audience through the entire breast cancer journey start to finish. Be encouraged and feel empowered through the why me, why now, while learning to maintain a sense of normalcy. With a captivating chic “Sex in the City” fun-loving approach, you will become a part of the pink ribbon sisterhood of perseverance, strength, and resilience; while fighting adversity with faith.

14. Wrapped-N-Pink: A Poetic Story of Surviving Breast Cancer Through Fear, Faith, Trust and Hope by Anita Jeter-Peterkin | May 23, 2013 (Black Writer)