When the Sky Turns Pink.: Finding Joy Beyond the Diagnosis

By Wendy de Vries-Francis

Back Cover
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 48, everything changes. What follows is an intense medical journey filled with hospital visits, surgeries, hope, pain, and decisions no one ever wants to face. But this is not a story of self-pity; it is a story of strength, love, humour, and vulnerability.

In this book, the author takes you along on her personal journey: from the initial shock to the final surgery, from moments of fear and deep exhaustion to unexpected resilience and positivity. Between the lines, space begins to grow. Space for recovery, for dreams, for her family, for acceptance, for joy, and for life itself. Beautiful journeys during her recovery not only offered a welcome distraction but also renewed energy

An honest and relatable book for anyone who has faced this illness, and for those who want to understand what lies behind the walls of courage and the masks we wear.

'I am not strong because I never doubted. I am strong because I kept standing - with help, with love, with hope.'

About the author
Wendy was born in England and moved to the Netherlands at the age of four. In 1994, she graduated from teacher training college and has since worked as a primary school teacher. In addition, she provides home education for sick children. She is married to Michel, and together they have two children. Her passions include teaching, travelling, attending concerts and theatre performances, as well as practising yoga and bodybalance. Above all, she loves being outdoors - whether on her paddleboard or enjoying long, scenic walks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNMJVM4G
• ISBN13: 9798262056095
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"