Xulon Press presents a book brimming with inspiration written for anyone that needs inspiration after an alarming medical diagnosis.
CONCORD, Ohio, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Authors Mark and Mary Kay Liston share their faith-filled journey in addition to stories of 26 others to help readers cope with life-altering diagnosis in Diagnosed: Inspirational Stories After an Alarming Medical Diagnosis ($17.49, paperback, 9781662879241; $40.49, hardcover, 9781662879258; $9.99, e-book, 9781662879265).
Based on their own experience, Mark and Mary Kay Liston want readers to know that a difficult medical diagnosis can build a stronger faith. What appeared to be a simple nasty cough, turned into Mark's diagnosis of lung cancer. The news had been quite shocking as until the diagnosis, Mark, a lifelong non-smoker, appeared to be healthy.
While Mark was navigating the seventy-six days that followed his diagnosis, he journaled and took notes about his daily medical interactions, doctor and hospital appointments, and medications. The result of his writing; the creation of this insightful book that also includes twenty-six other powerful stories of post diagnoses and recoveries. This book can help the patient in addition to helping family members and caregivers of the ill. The aim is to help provide relatable stories to navigate through the illness and oftentimes, create a stronger faith while doing so.
When asked what inspired the authors to write this book, Mark Liston said, "I was diagnosed with lung cancer in November of 2022. I was a non-smoker who had not been around second-hand smoke. My wife and I, both retired and enjoying life, were shocked with the diagnosis. We gathered stories from others who had managed through challenging medical diagnoses. We hope others can gain strength and a stronger faith in God after reading our stories."
After Mark and Mary Kay Liston met nearly 20 years ago, their faiths got stronger as they got more involved in their church homes, even during several moves for their employments. Mark was a regular contributor to a glass trade newsletter and authored a personal weekly motivational blog for years. Mary Kay spent her first career in television, and 10 years in franchising. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Business Administration. Mary Kay has served as Mark's editor for his writing projects. They are now retired franchise executives, both having served as presidents of successful franchise brands under the "Neighborly" banner. The Listons are snowbirds, living close to all three of their children and 12 grandchildren, plus one great grandchild. They love to travel and create family trips to maximize time with their family.
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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Diagnosed: Inspirational Stories After an Alarming Medical Diagnosis is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
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Mark and Mary Kay Liston, Salem Author Services, (254) 339-4405, markliston13@gmail.com
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