So Much More
A Poignant Memoir about Finding Love, Fighting Adversity, and Defining Life on My Own Terms
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Publisher Description
The Last Lecture meets The Bright Hour in this poignant account of how the Latina Medium, Zulema Arroyo Farley, lives life to the fullest, refusing to let a rare form of cancer and chronic illnesses determine her destiny.
On Zulema’s fourth date with the man who is now her husband, they created a “Life List” of adventures they would share together; from skydiving, to luxurious trips around the world, and as wine collectors, traveling the wine regions to meet their favorite producers. Wildly successful and in love, Zulema was living a fairy tale.
But, two years into their marriage, the Life List took on a shocking urgency when she was diagnosed with sarcoma, an exceedingly rare and incurable form of cancer, along with a host of other complex and mysterious medical conditions. Challenged, but undaunted, Zulema relied on herself and those around her to summon the courage to face her illnesses head on, while never forgetting to embrace the spirit of the Life List with every passing day.
Despite excruciating physical and mental pain, setbacks, and personal struggles, Zulema is determined to not leave a second of life unexperienced. And in this new life chapter, she reveals a long-kept secret: She’s a psychic medium. After years of seeing, hearing, and sensing presences that others couldn’t see, she learns how to trust them through her hardest times and channels her gift to serve for the good of all concerned. Her spirit guides and life wisdom will help readers embrace her most important vision: There is always so much more to live, to love, to learn, and to create.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In her inspiring debut memoir, Farley, a psychic known as the Latina Medium, shares her tumultuous story of enduring a lifetime of health challenges and embracing her spiritual gift. Born in 1973 in Puerto Rico with pyloric stenosis, Farley underwent two surgeries before she was two months old, and her father died when she was 16 months old, but, she writes, her mother instilled in her a sense of "strength and determination." Throughout her adult life, she suffered a host of serious health issues, including irritable bowel syndrome and lupus, and underwent a hysterectomy all of which she conveys without self-pity. In 2015, Farley was diagnosed with anal cancer and had surgery to remove the tumor "a pivotal moment that changed my perspective, shifted my priorities, and gave me purpose in life." She eventually founded the nonprofit Artz Cure Sarcoma to raise awareness about the disease. It is not until toward the end of the book that Farley tells of her lifelong psychic connection to the spiritual world and of her work as a medium. Fans of Farley hoping for insight into her work with the spirit world won't find much here, but readers looking for inspiration will discover a sympathetic voice.
Customer Reviews
Insightful and encouraging!
At a time when my husband is fighting his own sarcoma battle, she gave me hope and drive to be his patient advocate. Her life story is one of ups and downs and she survives. She not only celebrates the good things in life but also is a great example of how to deal with the lows.
I highly recommend reading this book of survival especially if you have a sarcoma or are caring for someone in your life with a sarcoma.