A relentlessly optimistic memoir by a prominent Black business leader offers hope and practical guidance for overcoming life's toughest challenges, inspired by the author's viral cancer journal. Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall has spent her life defying the odds. Raised in the public housing projects of Richmond, California, she later understood her mother's sacrifices to feed her six children. Cynt faced a tumultuous childhood marked by her father's abusive behavior, but she refused to let her background hold her back. She prioritized education, advancing through college and into corporate America, where she became one of the first Black female officers at AT&T by age forty, despite facing racism and personal tragedies. At fifty-one, while serving as president of AT&T North Carolina, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. This diagnosis shifted her focus from corporate strategy to managing an aggressive chemotherapy regimen. Rather than succumbing to despair, Cynt leaned into her faith, sharing her journey online through heartfelt posts that highlighted both the challenges and unexpected blessings of her experience. Through her story, she inspires others to not only survive but thrive amid adversity, reminding us that we are all uniquely equipped to face life's trials with positivity and faith.
