Summary
Winner of multiple awards, Difficult Gifts has been called a "life changing memoir to be read multiple times" that "teaches us how to live."
Courtney dislikes memoirs, especially ones about medicine. Even worse, ones about cancer. After diagnosing her own brain tumor during a medical rotation in Thailand, Courtney wanted to write a book. She realized her own story was (unfortunately) more exciting than fiction, so she wrote a damn memoir anyways.
This book is different. It’s fresh; it’s vulnerable. It’s a travel blog, an intimate diary, and a warm hug. Come on a journey through Thailand, back home, and into the mind of a person facing a difficult gift: a gift we never want to receive, but one that can teach, change, inspire, and motivate us to live fully, mindfully, and with fierce intention.
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Reviews
“A poignant, touching story of Courtney Burnett's journey through a cancer diagnosis and the spiritual journey that buoyed her through symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. This book can help shape the perspective of all we face, especially now in times of uncertainty!”
~NYT bestselling author Sharon Salzberg
“Stunning and beautifully crafted. This warming, funny and very serious story pulls your heartstrings and in a very positive way, makes you contemplate your views on life”
“This warming, funny and very serious story pulls on your heartstrings and in a very positive way, makes you contemplate your views on life.”
“I laughed and cried and underlined and made a list a mile long of friends I’ll be sending this book to. Her story is for all of us, no matter what the difficult gift we find in our lives.”
“This is exactly what the doctor ordered! This story brings much joy, wisdom, and enlightenment to the reader. “
“This book changed my life. It’s an incredible, inspiring story that will make you want to start LIVING and loving life. Thank you, Courtney Burnett, for this beautiful book!!
“Wow. Like so many beautiful and profound things, this book is simple. Burnett writes with a direct clarity that begs us to absorb her every word. I am thankful to have read it.”
“This is a blessing- an inspiring, life-changing book. Courtney teaches us how to live, while dying (we’re all dying), without being preachy.”
“Absolutely amazing read. I couldn’t put it down.”
“A life changing memoir to be read multiple times.”