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Geri Payawal Shepard

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Memoir

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May 2015

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Geri Payawal Shepard is a breast cancer Survivor.

Geri is married with two children. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Soon after graduating, she landed a job at WABC-TV's, Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee. She later left the job to study and pursue a career in acting. She has worked in film, television, print and commercials. This is Geri's second self-published book. The first book was a diary documenting her adventures in Los Angeles titled, To Move or Not to Move to LA?, One Actor's Journey to Find the Answer. While she continues to audition and do occasional background work in film and television, Geri's primary focus and joy is being a stay-at-home mom, spending time with her family and raising her two beautiful c ...more

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Geri Payawal Shepard The idea for this book came about very easily because it is based on my son's and my experiences. When my son finished his treatment for leukemia afte…moreThe idea for this book came about very easily because it is based on my son's and my experiences. When my son finished his treatment for leukemia after three and a half long years, I sent out an e-mail to all of our family and friends announcing this amazing news. I wrote about our journey, I described all the emotions I felt as my son got his last dose of chemo, and I thanked everyone who supported us and loved us through everything. As you can imagine, the responses I received were full of jubilance. In several of those responses, I was told that I should consider writing something. It was already in my mind to do just that. The encouraging comments I got just reinforced my decision to write about this incredible journey that my family and I took.

It was unimaginable that my son and I were cancer patients at the same time. As emotional as it was to reflect back on some of those days, I wrote this book to provide some strength, support, and comfort to other families and other women going through what we went through. This book is also for those who have not experienced cancer, to understand what it's like for those that have been through it.

I am so incredibly thankful that my son and I finished our treatments in 2012 and are Survivors. It is with pride that I share our story.
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