Memoir
I’d like to tell you a story. It’s a fairy tale of
sorts…
At the age of twenty-seven, Caroline Rose was finishing her first year of
medical school and in the best shape of her life when she was shockingly
diagnosed with a highly aggressive, incurable, stage IV cancer.
At the age of one, Riley, a Great Dane/Labrador mix, was rescued from
inhumane abuse. An Internet search of rescue dogs during Caroline’s
first remission led her to a picture a large broken dog with empty eyes that
resembled her own. One impulsive decision later, Riley became a Rose.
This is the story of two lost souls coming together as one and their
journey together through family, love, loss, pain, and hope.
Dear Riley Rose radiates the humor of Riley’s antics during even the
toughest of times and illustrates the courage it takes for every being to
rise up and choose life in the face of adversity.
Love heals us. Hope carries us. But is that enough for us to believe in a
happy ending?
Review
Books like this are kind of hard to read, but I feel like I get the most out of them. If that makes sense.
Subject matter is definitely difficult for anyone who has had or known someone with cancer. It's a heartbreaking diagnosis. I love the fact that Caroline Rose has opened up to share her experience and share how important it is to find support wherever you can.
Riley and Caroline's bond was so powerful, they needed each other and their love is beautiful.
About the Author
Caroline Rose, a nationally recognized author, public speaker, and
motivational storyteller, delivers compelling stories from her three
separate battles with her highly aggressive, incurable stage IV cancer.
After being diagnosed when she was 27 years old and undergoing two different
bone marrow transplants, it was ultimately a groundbreaking clinical trial
and the donation of her older brother’s marrow that saved her life.
Caroline understands the universal struggles of trying to live life to the
fullest, even in the face of fear and uncertainty, and is passionate about
helping people recognize the beauty of life, even in the darkest
moments.
Caroline’s compelling story has been featured by organizations such
as MD Anderson Cancer Center, Livestrong, City of Hope National Medical
Center, and Health Magazine. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society chose
Caroline to be a candidate for their Woman of the Year campaign, and the
National Cancer Survivors Day committee highlighted Caroline and her story
as a featured speaker for this year’s speaker selection. Caroline is a
frequent podcast guest on top rated podcast and travels the country,
speaking to approximately 10,000 to 15,000 people annually. In 2018,
Caroline was honored to be chosen as the speaker for the City of Hope Music,
Film, and Entertainment Industry Spirit of Life Awards in Santa Monica,
California.
Today, Caroline is embracing her thirteenth year of living cancer-free. She
lives in San Antonio, Texas, and enjoys life as a wife and a mom to her two
teenage children and two four-legged fur babies. Caroline is an avid dog
lover and a deep believer in the healing power of animals. She is very
excited about her soon-to-be-released memoir, Dear Riley Rose, the story of
a woman and her dog…and how they saved each other.
In her free time, Caroline volunteers for organizations such as her local
dog rescue, the MD Anderson Patient Advisory Board, the Be the Match
Foundation, the National Charity League, and the Battle of Flowers
Organization, and she fills several parent volunteer positions at her
children’s school. Caroline also spends time in Austin and is involved
with the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and the local Austin-based
medical device company, Wenzel Spine, which was founded by her life-saving
brother, Chad Neely.
Caroline’s strong message of hope, even in the face of profound
struggle, resonates universally, especially today. The world is craving
hope, and Caroline is happy to be the one to provide it.
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