Lump: 19 Monologues from a 27-Year-Old Breast Cancer Survivor

by Leena Luther

“Biting, Unsentimental... The monologues give voice to a wry, Gen-Y sensibility that is poignantly disarming…” Kirkus Review

This remarkable collection of monologues for young women showcases the complex, unique, and true stories of a woman unexpectedly thrust into the world of breast cancer.

Ranging from the comedic to the dramatic, and often incorporating both styles at once, these quirky scenes range from 1 to 3 minutes long and feature purposeful story arcs and strong characterization. The works include soliloquies, storytelling, and acting monologues.

Contemporary, fresh, and adaptable, LUMP is perfect for auditioning and classroom exploration.

Monologues

132 pages, Paperback

First published June 17, 2011

Reviews

[Len]

I read this book as a cancer survivor. I'm impressed with the combination of cleverness, seriousness, humor, thoughtfulness, angst, and quick, impressionistic writing style. Based on this book, I'd gladly read anything Ms. Luther writes. I received the book through Goodreads First Reads.

[Liz V.]

Leena Luther's monologues were not at all what I expected, but they are perfect.

When Monologues arrived in today's mail, I read them in one sitting. Luther is younger than I and her cancer treatment more extensive, yet each of the monologues resonated with me.

I wanted a copy for the cancer Wellness House where I go to talk to other cancer survivors and to enjoy life in a safe, cozy environment. Counseling is available to patients, their families, and their care givers. A book club is in the works. The monologues seem to me an inspired means of starting discussions about cancer, not as a medical phenomenon, but rather a series of life altering events--some serious, some not--but all of them redefining the way cancer patients think about themselves and their bodies.

From Goodreads.