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04253aam a2200469 i 4500 001 2F8344D852B111E9B3ECE36E97128E48 003 SILO 005 20190330010017 008 190130t20192019nyu 000 0 eng 010 $a 2019004607 020 $a 1984855425 020 $a 9781984855428 035 $a (OCoLC)1084618050 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCO $d BDX $d OCLCF $d UAP $d PPN $d YDX $d IOU $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a n-us--- 050 00 $a RC858.C95 $b S65 2019 060 04 $a WI 820 082 00 $a 616.3/72 $2 23 084 $a FAM014000 $a HEA039060 $a FAM014000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Smith, Mallory, $e author. 245 10 $a Salt in my soul : $b an unfinished life / $c Mallory Smith. 250 $a First edition. 264 1 $a New York : $b Spiegel & Grau, $c [2019] 300 $a xiv, 303 pages ; $c 22 cm 520 $a "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. 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. Advance praise for Salt in My Soul "In Salt in My Soul, Mallory Smith is bracingly candid and unflinching in her portrayal of life with chronic illness. Yet she also writes with warmth and humor about the everyday experiences of growing up as a young woman in search of meaning, purpose, and love while knowing her life will likely be cut short. This is a deeply moving book full of wisdom about health, life, and love--and about the importance of finding happiness wherever and whenever we can. Salt in My Soulbroke my heart but also inspired me to make the most of every day."--Will Schwalbe,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe End of Your Life Book Club "With spicy wit and brutal honesty,Salt in My Soulreveals the heartache and courageof a young woman who always knew that her life would be cut short by a chronic disease. Read this memoir andyou'll be astonished by Mallory's bravery and uplifted by her vivacious spirit."--Randi Hutter Epstein, MD, MPH, writer in residence, Yale Medical School, author of Aroused"-- Provided by publisher. 600 10 $a Smith, Mallory $x Health. 650 0 $a Cystic fibrosis $x Patients $z United States $v Biography. 650 0 $a Chronically ill $x Family relationships $v Biography. 655 7 $a Autobiographies. $2 lcgft 941 $a 9 952 $l GVPC501 $d 20231222012826.0 952 $l FXPH314 $d 20220909053149.0 952 $l GFPE771 $d 20200806012740.0 952 $l CBPF522 $d 20200724012317.0 952 $l YSPD232 $d 20190918035324.0 952 $l TCPG826 $d 20190810010737.0 952 $l CIPB482 $d 20190521013151.0 952 $l CAPH522 $d 20190403010252.0 952 $l BAPH771 $d 20190330012154.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=2F8344D852B111E9B3ECE36E97128E48 994 $a C0 $b IOUInitiate Another SILO Locator Search