“Instead of discovering on our own how to survive when confronted by a life-threatening illness, why not learn from those who have preceded us and made the wisdom of survivor behavior available to us all? Janet Lynn Roseman’s book shares that wisdom, which I know from experience, and speaks the truth. Survivors’ stories, and the wisdom of the sages, all have common themes. Read Janet’s and Joan of Arc’s wisdom and let it guide you on your journey through life.”
— Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, author of The Art of Healing and Love, Medicine, and Miracles

“As an advocate working in the cancer world after my own diagnosis, which, happily, was twenty years ago, I know very well how important the mind-body connection can be. I yearned for happy, healthy role models when I was dealing with the disease. In that moment, a book like If Joan of Arc Had Cancer would have been a wondrous gift to me. Sadly millions of us each year will hear the words ‘You have cancer.’ This book will make that journey so much easier.”
— Ann Fonfa, president (volunteer), The Annie Appleseed Project

Janet Lynn Roseman, PhD, is a medical educator and teacher. She created the Sidney Project in Spirituality and Medicine and Compassionate Care™, a program for physicians to help improve the medical culture. She teaches arts-based workshops for oncology patients and healthcare professionals and lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

Contents

Introduction
Why Joan of Arc?
About Joan of Arc
Finding Your Flame of Courage
The Art of Wabi Sabi
Guidance with Joan of Arc: How to Use This Book

Part One: The Flames of Courage Activated

Flame of Courage 1: Valor
Flame of Courage 2: Patience
Flame of Courage 3: Surrender
Flame of Courage 4: Prayer
Flame of Courage 5: Quiet Your Mind
Flame of Courage 6: Trust
Flame of Courage 7: Strength
Flame of Courage 8: Humor
Flame of Courage 9: Courage
Flame of Courage 10: Commemoration
Flame of Courage 11: Wounding
Flame of Courage 12: Divine Guides
Flame of Courage 13: Voicing the Eyes’ Wisdom
Flame of Courage 14: Ethics
Flame of Courage 15: Fear
Flame of Courage 16: Will
Flame of Courage 17: Clarity
Flame of Courage 18: Personal Power
Flame of Courage 19: Prioritize
Flame of Courage 20: Victory Sponsor
Flame of Courage 21: Gift of Tears
Flame of Courage 22: Invite the Light
Flame of Courage 23: Second Opinions
Flame of Courage 24: Integrity Vows
Flame of Courage 25: Make Sweeping Changes
Flame of Courage 26: Nourish Yourself
Flame of Courage 27: Secrets
Flame of Courage 28: Army of Support
Flame of Courage 29: Heart Remembering
Flame of Courage 30: You Are a Heroine
Flame of Courage 31: Create Your Own Mantra

Part Two: Gateways to Courage with Joan of Arc

Gateway 1: Valor
Gateway 2: Patience
Gateway 3: Surrender
Gateway 4: Prayer
Gateway 5: Quiet Your Mind
Gateway 6: Trust
Gateway 7: Strength
Gateway 8: Humor
Gateway 9: Courage
Gateway 10: Commemoration
Gateway 11: Wounding
Gateway 12: Divine Guides
Gateway 13: Voicing the Eyes’ Wisdom
Gateway 14: Ethics
Gateway 15: Fear
Gateway 16: Will
Gateway 17: Clarity
Gateway 18: Personal Power
Gateway 19: Prioritize
Gateway 20: Victory Sponsor
Gateway 21: Gift of Tears
Gateway 22: Invite the Light
Gateway 23: Second Opinions
Gateway 24: Integrity Vows
Gateway 25: Make Sweeping Changes
Gateway 26: Nourish Yourself
Gateway 27: Secrets
Gateway 28: Army of Support
Gateway 29: Heart Remembering
Gateway 30: You Are a Heroine
Gateway 31: Create Your Own Mantra

Afterword: Living Your Flame of Courage
Acknowledgments
Notes
Resources
About the Author