Photographs of beautiful, brave, bald women fill the pages of Jackson Hunsicker's new book, Turning Heads: Portraits of Grace, Inspiration, and Possibilities. Hunsicker, a cancer survivor whose initial fear after diagnosis was that of losing her own hair, features portraits of women from all over -- bald women whose cancer and chemotherapy took their hair. Well-known photographers capture their beauty in this photo book that features cancer survivors in their own natural settings -- like two women posing in Venice Beach, one having never before gone out bald in public, a surfer riding a wave in Hawaii, and a bald and proud Melissa Etheridge on stage at the 2005 Grammy's. Each photograph is accompanied by a short essay as the women in this book showcase their talents, interests, bravery, and courage. Hats off to Hunsicker for a book sure to be inspiring.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Cancer survivor's photo book features brave, bald women
Photographs of beautiful, brave, bald women fill the pages of Jackson Hunsicker's new book, Turning Heads: Portraits of Grace, Inspiration, and Possibilities. Hunsicker, a cancer survivor whose initial fear after diagnosis was that of losing her own hair, features portraits of women from all over -- bald women whose cancer and chemotherapy took their hair. Well-known photographers capture their beauty in this photo book that features cancer survivors in their own natural settings -- like two women posing in Venice Beach, one having never before gone out bald in public, a surfer riding a wave in Hawaii, and a bald and proud Melissa Etheridge on stage at the 2005 Grammy's. Each photograph is accompanied by a short essay as the women in this book showcase their talents, interests, bravery, and courage. Hats off to Hunsicker for a book sure to be inspiring.Related Headlines
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(Page 1)2. I am creating a series of paintings and drawings to support breast cancer research. I have started one painting right now but I need ideas. Does anyone have any for me? Here is the link to the in progress work of Bald is Beautiful: http://www.double-d.us/Working%20in%20progress.htm
1. This book is more than inspirational. I had the opportunity to be a part of this book and the experience was incredible! I was cancer free and then was rediagnosed this past January with breast cancer. I was in a very low place and my copy of the book arrived announced. I read through the book and remembered how strong I was the first time. I call it the book of attitudes and I have my positive attitude back where it belongs!
Posted at 2:15PM on Jun 15th 2006 by Julia