VBT# How to Live on the Edge - Sarah Lynn Scheerger
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the HOW TO LIVE LIFE ON THE
EDGE by Sarah Lynn Scheerger Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Title: HOW TO LIVE LIFE ON
THE EDGE
Author: Sarah Lynn Scheerger
Pub. Date: August 4, 2020
Publisher: Lerner/Carolrhoda
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 312
Eighteen-year-old Cayenne barely
remembers her mother, who died of breast cancer when Cayenne was four. The
women in her family have a history of dying young. Cayenne figures she'll meet
the same fate, so she might as well enjoy life now, engaging in death-defying
risks like dodging trains and jumping off cliffs with her boyfriend.
When Cayenne receives a series of video
messages her mother made for her before dying, she isn't sure she wants them.
Her aunt Tee has been her true mother figure. But then Aunt Tee tests positive
for a BRCA gene mutation--the one that doomed Cayenne's mom--and decides to get
a mastectomy to reduce her chances of developing cancer. As Cayenne helps her
aunt prepare for the surgery, she finds herself drawn to her mother's messages,
with their musings on life, love, and perseverance. For the first time, Cayenne
starts to question what it truly means to live life to the fullest, even when
death might be written into her DNA.
Like usual, I didn't know
exactly what this book was about but as the cover had attracted me, I
wanted to read it. The book started with the main character Cayenne
train-jumping and living a life of defiance and never letting fear dictate what
she does. She is living her life to the full as in her family, the woman has a
curse. They all die in their 30's from Cancer whether it be Breast or Ovarian
Cancer. It has been 14 years since their mother died from Cancer and now their
guardian Aunt Tee has been diagnosed. The girls are also coming up 18 and have
been presented with their mother's journal and a series of videos in which each
one will present them with a gift and answer some big questions - like who is
their father? Unlike in the past, these days you can be tested for the BRCA
gene which if positive means you have a higher chance of getting Cancer. What
happens when both Cayenne and Saffron take the test and have different views? This
book was quite a touching read as coming from someone whose mother is also gone
and will miss out on those big moments as my mum died coming up 7 years ago,
this book tugged at my heartstrings. Unfortunately, my mother died from a
genetic disease which I could have myself but as it is rare, it can't be fully
tested and in my mother's side of the family - the diseases only tend to flare
once you have had your first child which I still haven't had at this
stage. If you are looking for a more emotional read that will have you
thinking - would you live life to the fullest, if you knew life was short? Find
out in Sarah Lynn Scheerger's How to Live on the Edge.
About Sarah:
Sarah Lynn (Scheerger) works as a clinical social worker with
at-risk youth, helping them figure out who they are and who they want to be.
She also provides counseling to adults and couples. She lives in southern
California with her husband and children. Sarah started out writing under her
first and middle name (Sarah Lynn) because she thought having a pen name seemed
mysterious and cool. However, over time she’s transitioned to writing under her
real name as well (both Sarah Scheerger and Sarah Lynn Scheerger). Sarah loves
reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.
Giveaway
Details:
3
winners will receive a finished copy of HOW TO LIVE LIFE ON THE EDGE, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
7/27/2020
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7/28/2020
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7/29/2020
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7/30/2020
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7/31/2020
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Interview
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Week Two:
8/3/2020
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8/4/2020
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8/5/2020
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8/6/2020
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8/7/2020
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Interview
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Week Three:
8/10/2020
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Review
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8/11/2020
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8/12/2020
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Excerpt
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8/13/2020
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Review
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8/14/2020
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Excerpt
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Week Four:
8/17/2020
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Excerpt
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8/18/2020
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8/19/2020
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8/20/2020
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8/21/2020
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Excerpt
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Week Five:
8/24/2020
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Review
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8/25/2020
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Excerpt
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8/26/2020
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Excerpt
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8/27/2020
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Review
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8/28/2020
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