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Salt in My Soul|Mallory Smith
Salt in My Soul : An Unfinished Life
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The diaries of a remarkable young woman who was determined to live a meaningful and happy life despite her struggle with cystic fibrosis and a rare superbug--from age fifteen to her death at the age of twenty-five--the inspiration for the original streaming documentary Salt in My Soul "An exquisitely nuanced chronicle of a terrified but hopeful young woman whose life was beginning and ending, all at once."--Los Angeles Times

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three, Mallory Smith grew up to be a determined, talented young woman who inspired others even as she privately raged against her illness. Despite the daily challenges of endless medical treatments and a deep understanding that she'd never lead a normal life, Mallory was determined to "Live Happy," a mantra she followed until her death. Mallory worked hard to make the most out of the limited time she had, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, becoming a cystic fibrosis advocate well known in the CF community, and embarking on a career as a professional writer. Along the way, she cultivated countless intimate friendships and ultimately found love. For more than ten years, Mallory recorded her thoughts and observations about struggles and feelings too personal to share during her life, leaving instructions for her mother to publish her work posthumously. She hoped that her writing would offer insight to those living with, or loving someone with, chronic illness. What emerges is a powerful and inspiring portrait of a brave young woman and blossoming writer who did not allow herself to be defined by disease. Her words offer comfort and hope to readers, even as she herself was facing death. Salt in My Soul is a beautifully crafted, intimate, and poignant tribute to a short life well lived--and a call for all of us to embrace our own lives as fully as possible.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781984855442
  • ISBN-10: 1984855441
  • Publisher: Random House Trade
  • Publish Date: January 2020
  • Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.52 pounds
  • Page Count: 336

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