The Center for Health and Successful Living at The University of Toledo will host award-winning inspirational author Caren Goldman for a book signing and talk Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The book signing will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the new center located in Health and Human Services Building Room 1711B on Main Campus.

Goldman’s talk, “New Beginnings: The Journey of Breast Cancer Survivorship,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Club of The Hotel at UTMC on Health Science Campus.

A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. in the nearby Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, where the Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey will be on exhibit featuring artwork and narratives from cancer patients, their families, caregivers and friends depicting how the disease has affected their lives. The free, public exhibit will be on display through Friday, Nov. 1.

Goldman, a breast cancer survivor who received treatment at UT Medical Center, writes inspirational books and articles about the intersections of healing, spirituality, psychology and religion. One of her first and most well-known books is Healing Words for the Body, Mind and Spirit: 101 Words to Inspire and Affirm.

Her newest project was working with Prevention magazine on The Ultimate Guide to Breast Cancer: Your Essential Resource From Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond.

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