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Ich werde leben.

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2001Schröder, München

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This memoir recounts the extraordinary true story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, who was the only doctor at a remote Antarctic research station when she discovered a lump in her breast. Faced with extreme isolation and harsh conditions, she was forced to self-diagnose and begin her own treatment with the help of her colleagues and remote medical guidance. It is a powerful testament to human resilience and the will to live against all odds.

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Jerri Nielsen was an American physician and author. She is best known for her memoir, Ich werde leben, a powerful non-fiction account of her experience self-diagnosing and treating breast cancer while isolated in Antarctica. Her story is a testament to human resilience.

Maryanne Vollers is the author of In Order to Live, a powerful memoir. She writes compelling non-fiction that explores difficult human experiences.

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Book cover of Ich werde leben.