Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully
A Journey with Cancer and Beyond 
About the Authors

Becky Bohan earned her M.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the retired Vice-President of Knowledge Design and Delivery, Inc., a training consulting company.

Nancy Manahan, Ph.D., is a community college English, women’s studies, and film studies teacher, now retired. Her writing has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies.

Becky and Nancy grew up in Madelia, Minnesota, Diane Manahan’s hometown. Both received their undergraduate degrees in English from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. They make their home in Minneapolis.

Becky and Nancy are available to share their experiences of Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully: A Journey with Cancer and Beyond with groups. Please contact them for availability at nanbec@nanbec.com.





Other Books

Nancy Manahan, Ph.D.

Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence

This ground-breaking book, co-edited with Rosemary Keefe Curb, recounts the struggles and accomplishments of 50 lesbian former and present nuns, including the editors. Published in 8 languages, this best-seller was featured on the Phil Donahue and Sally Jessie Rafael shows and in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and Newsweek. Includes 50 photos, a glossary of terms, and an annotated bibliography. (Naiad Press, 1985, 430 pages.) Autographed copy $16, includes tax and shipping.

On My Honor: Lesbians Reflect on Their Scouting Experiences
Nancy’s second ground-breaking anthology contains true stories by 33 lesbian Girl Scout members, volunteers, camp counselors, and professionals. Highlights similarities and differences between Girl Scouts’ and Boy Scouts’ policies regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Includes 38 graphics, 58 photos, and a glossary of terms. (Madwoman Press, 1997, 288 pages.) Autographed copy $30, includes tax and shipping. Only 15 copies left.


Becky Bohan, M.A.

Sinister Paradise
A suspense novel set in Greece in the early 1990s, the tale follows the adventures of Classics scholar Britt Evans as she uncovers illegal activities on the island of Santorini. (Madwoman Press, 1993, 222 pages.) Autographed copy $16, includes tax and shipping.

Fertile Betrayal
In a rural Minnesota town, veterinarian Nedra Wells tries to get to the bottom of the fertility problems of the cows on a struggling farm. (Madwoman Press, 1995, 240 pages.) Autographed copy $16, includes tax and shipping.

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The above four books are out of print. Used copies may be available at amazon.com. A limited number of autographed copies are available directly from the authors at nanbec@nanbec.com


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Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully: A Journey with Cancer and Beyond (Beaver's Pond Press, 2007) is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or directly from the publisher.  For an autographed and personally inscribed copy (no extra cost), contact the authors at nanbec@nanbec.com.

Looking for a publisher?
We recommend Beaver's Pond Press in Edina, Minnesota
www.beaverspondpress.com
952-829-8818

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