The Bright Side Running Club: A Novel of Breast Cancer, Best Friends, and Jogging for Your Life.

I first heard about this novel when I heard the author Josie Lloyd discuss it on a radio show and I was intrigued.I was intrigued at how a group of women all fighting cancer could find the strength to get out and run each day. This book explained to me how. This was based on the events in Josie's life when she discovers she has cancer and about the fight, she has, not with her life but also with the underhand practices of her business partner. It is funny, insightful, and at times completely heartbreaking. A candid, honest account that shows how community and friendship can pull together at the hardest of times.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.was hooked on this story, that I couldn’t put it down. I felt privileged to read this book. It’s full of life, a story about author Josie Lloyd's personal experience.The journey of Kiera, who’s a wife, mother of three children at school, one day hears news that turns her life upside down, that she’s got breast cancer..Reading this story, I felt like I was there with her, going through all the worries about now and the future, how things will change, from being told of the cancer to going through all treatments.Along the way she finds other women who are or have gone through the same as her and she finds hope from hearing their stories. With these friends they form the Bright Side Running Club.It was interesting to read about how some people treat you, when they hear you have breast cancer.A beautiful moving story book about friendship, family as well uplifting. You’ll need tissues.I would definitely recommend this book.

I absolutely loved this book. I am currently going through chemotherapy for treatment myself for breast cancer. At first I was a bit hesitant to read a book about it because I knew it might be emotional. However, I’m so glad I chose to read this book. It is heartfelt and emotional yet lighthearted and sweet. Yes, some of the pains and struggles of cancer treatment are discussed; but she also addresses some of the good things that can come out of all of the mess. I found this book inspirational especially because I hope to write about my own journey someday.

I didn’t want this book to end. The characters felt like friends and family. A reminder to live life now!

I had breast cancer in the fall of 2019. The author's pitch perfect descriptions of physical, mental and emotional challenges gave me comfort that I am not alone in my experience.

Although story is predictable, colorful characters and positive tone keep readings reading as the group runners rally, unite, and race through all the cancer journey steps.

A friend recommended this - it’s not sad or depressing but instead a quick, page-turning, friendship-affirming, lovely, joyful read. Check it out!