At twenty-nine, Shellie Anderson-Tazi lost her baby to premature labor. Nine months later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given less than fiveyears to live. And just when she thought it couldn't get any worse, her husband walked out on her. But rather than admit defeat, Shellie decided to take mattersinto her own hands.

Through hard work and perseverance, a little exercise and a lot of prayer, she was able to overcome her sorrows--and her cancer. Today, she's happily married and has a beautiful son.

Everyone goes through hard times. What's easy to forget is that the experiences we call tragedies can lead to unexpected blessings--if we know how to overcome them. In Soul Beginnings, Shellie uses her own experiences to show you how to triumph over tough times and emerge victorious. She outlines an 8-step program that will help you put winning strategies into play.

FOREWORD by Terrie Williams

PREFACE: A Word to My Children

INTRODUCTION

STEP 1 : P.U.S.H.: Pray Until Something Happens

STEP 2: Rally Up Support

STEP 3: Give It Up, Turn It Loose

STEP 4: Get an Attitude of Gratitude

STEP 5: Exercise for Healing

STEP 6: Accept Your Shortcomings

STEP 7: Dream On...

STEP 8: Pay It Forward

A WORD FROM MOM

AFTERWORD

APPENDIX A: Information About Sisters and

Breast Cancer--Some Facts You Should Know

APPENDIX B: Resources for Women with Breast Cancer

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS