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NOW AVAILABLE
The
Beauty Of
Survival
Portraits and stories of life
beyond breast cancer.
Twelve women share their experiences with extraordinary honesty—through fine-art portraiture, deeply human stories and practical wisdom gathered from what they have lived and learned.
First Edition — NZ $129.99 + P&P
Net proceeds support Cancer Support NZ
FEATURED QUOTE
"I wanted women to know, you can be scarred and still radiant. Still whole. Still yourself. That's why this book exists."
— Dr Cat Stone, interviewed by Tess Woolcock
Introduction
More than a book. A testament to what remains.
The Beauty Of Survival honours breast cancer in all its complexity: the fear and loss, the courage and connection, the changed bodies and the lives rebuilt around them
Across its pages, twelve women speak openly about diagnosis, treatment, identity, relationships, recovery and life beyond breast cancer. Their stories are accompanied by powerful portraiture and practical insights for those walking a similar path.
Created by Dr Cat Stone and Tess Woolcock, with photography by Peter Morris and Maegan McDowell.
inside the book
Inside
The Beauty Of Survival
Twelve deeply personal stories
Fine-art studio and environmental portraiture
Honest reflections on body, identity and relationships
Practical "Lived Wisdom" from the women themselves
A beautifully produced first-edition coffee-table book
CHOOSE YOUR EDITION
Choose your edition
01
First Edition
$129.99 NZD*
Own a copy from the first print run of The Beauty Of Survival — a beautifully produced collection of portraits, stories and lived wisdom from twelve breast cancer survivors.
02
Limited Launch Edition — Signed by the Authors & Survivors
$199.99 NZD*
One of only 25 individually numbered first-edition copies, signed by the authors and survivors of The Beauty Of Survival.
03
Gift a Copy to a Healing Space
$129.99 NZD*
Fund a copy to be placed in a breast cancer clinic, cancer support service or healthcare setting, where it can reach women when they may need it most. Your gifted copy will include an optional personalised message.
No personal copy is sent to the purchaser.
*+ P&P
Giving back
A book that
gives back
Net proceeds from book sales will be donated to Cancer Support New Zealand.
Through the Healing Spaces Program, gifted copies will hep bring the book into breast cancer clinics, support services and healthcare settings — making these stories available to women navigating diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
HEALING SPACES PROGRAM
Bring these stories into your healing space
One book. One space. One patient at a time.
Are you a healthcare professional or clinic interested in bringing The Beauty Of Survival into your waiting room or patient support space?
Register your interest in joining our growing network of Healing Spaces .
FAQ
Questions,
answered
Yes! The First Edition of The Beauty Of Survival is now available to order. A limited number of individually numbered Launch Editions signed by the authors and survivors may still be available, while stocks last.
Orders are dispatched from New Zealand. You'll receive confirmation when your book is on its way, with delivery timing depending on your location.
Net proceeds from book sales will be donated to Cancer Support New Zealand. Dr Cat and Tess have donated their time to creating and promoting The Beauty Of Survival, with additional support and financial contributions from others helping bring the project to life.
“Net proceeds” means the amount remaining after the direct costs of producing, selling and distributing The Beauty Of Survival have been covered.
Further contributions are warmly welcomed — every contribution helps reduce the project’s costs, allowing more of the proceeds from book sales to be donated to Cancer Support New Zealand.
The Healing Spaces Program places copies of The Beauty Of Survival into breast cancer clinics, oncology clinics, support services and healthcare settings, where women can discover the book at a time when its stories may matter most.
Individuals and organisations can fund a Healing Spaces copy, with each gifted book carrying a small acknowledgement recognising who made its placement possible.
Your gifted copy will be placed in a participating breast cancer clinic, support service or healthcare setting, where it can be read by women navigating diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Each gifted book will also carry a small acknowledgement recognising the individual, family or organisation who made its placement possible, with the option to include a short dedication or reason for giving.
You won’t receive a personal copy — your purchase directly funds a book for a Healing Space.
There are many ways to become part of The Beauty Of Survival and help these stories reach further.
You can purchase or gift a book, place a copy through the Healing Spaces Program, make a financial contribution, or support the project through aligned partnerships, services, sponsorship or introductions.
Whether you’re an individual or an organisation, if you feel connected to what we’re creating and have an idea for how you could contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested in being part of it? Get in touch with us >