Megan Bannon
You Can’t Take Them With You
You Can't Take Them With You is a laugh-out-loud memoir by Megan Bannon about being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at 38, her double mastectomy, and finding the comedy in all of it.
“Mommy, when are you getting your boobs cut off?”
What’s the book about?
There's nothing funny about cancer, or can there be? Find yourself laughing and crying at the same time as Megan Bannon retells her cancer journey through humorous excerpts. Like the time her 10-year-old asked if she would be composting her breasts in the backyard after her double mastectomy.
When faced with triple-negative breast cancer at 38, she turned her diagnosis into a funny, honest and relatable story about finding joy during life's toughest challenges. Between awkward doctor visits, bizarre medical procedures, and well-meaning but misguided advice, she discovers that laughter really can be the best medicine.
Do you like to laugh? Have you ever had cancer, or do you know someone who has? Then this book is for you.
Who is Megan Bannon?
Megan Bannon is a triple-negative breast cancer survivor, an occasional smart-ass, and the author of You Can't Take Them With You. She was diagnosed while living in Nashville, Tennessee, and now lives in Frisco, Colorado, with her wonderful husband, David, and their two amazing kids, all of whom are featured in the book. She is mostly fine, and always laughing.
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What is You Can't Take Them With You about?
You Can't Take Them With You is a laugh-out-loud memoir by Megan Bannon about being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at 38, her double mastectomy, and finding the comedy in all of it. It covers diagnosis, surgery and recovery: the awkward doctor visits, the bizarre procedures, and the well-meaning but misguided advice.
Who wrote You Can't Take Them With You?
Megan Bannon, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed while living in Nashville, Tennessee, and now lives in Frisco, Colorado, with her husband and two kids, all of whom appear in the book. It was published by Bandy Books on August 30, 2024.
What does the title You Can't Take Them With You mean?
It's a twist on the saying "you can't take it with you." After her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, Megan had a double mastectomy. The "them" is her breasts.
Is You Can't Take Them With You a funny book?
Yes. It's a humorous memoir first. The back cover opens with her kid asking, "Mommy, when are you getting your boobs cut off?" Readers say they laughed and cried at the same time.
Where can I buy it?
Finalist, The IAN Book of the Year Awards (Independent Author Network)