In her breast cancer journal, Audre bears witness for herself and for all women “who are silenced.” Writing about her illness is for her a political act, breaking the silence imposed on women. She writes about the role of cancer in a profit-driven economy, the struggle with mortality, and the power of women’s love. Her voice echoes the experiences of thousands of American women with cancer and mastectomies.

“I was going to die. Not right away, but sooner or later, whether I spoke out or not. My silence had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you either.”