"The Will to Live is full of valuable information about how to cope with a cancer diagnosis and the treatments that follow, but Erin Ley's courageous, deeply personal account of her own experience as a cancer survivor is what makes this book unique. She tells her story calmly and with unflinching honesty. Erin's descriptions of her experiences are heartrending, but her unwavering determination to focus on her inner strength and optimism shine through every page. In The Will to Live, Erin speaks from her heart, and I feel that her story will move and inspire cancer patients, their families, and their friends."
Whoopi Goldberg, distinguished award winning actress and comedian; Radio talk show host—Wake Up With Whoopi, Television show host, The View; and so much more


"The Will to Live shares the personality factors which can make one a survivor. There are qualities within survivors which help them to exceed expectations and become our teachers and guides when we confront adversity. This book is filled with the hard-earned wisdom of a survivor. Erin Ley writes about cancer introducing itself to her and improving her life. I think it introduced Erin to herself and she liked whom she met and fought for her life. She became what I call a respant, a responsible participant, and not a patient, submissive sufferer. She shares the important lessons that one should never give up hope and always pay attention to the mind, heart and spirit, and to the possibilities which exist. I have learned that when mind, body and spirit work together in your life, they truly help you to heal your life and cure your disease."
Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine & Miracles, and Help Me To Heal


"After reading Erin Ley's The Will to Live, I would recommend it to any of my patients who are facing serious health problems. Erin takes us through her cancer with such clarity and spirit, that it would be an inspiration to anyone facing a dire illness or any potentially devastating situation. This book can give patients the hope and inspiration that we physicians cannot always provide."
Romeo C. Solon, M.D., Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY


"Erin Ley has transformed a life threatening struggle and created an inspiring, moving and heartfelt journey of growth and wellness. With eloquence and grace of spirit, she has offered a priceless gift of healing."
Debra Koppelman, Director of Development, Coalition Against Breast Cancer, Inc.

Cancer Survivor Book
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor

As a survivor of cancer, to choose happiness over misery when faced with non-Hodgkins lymphoma was a lot easier said than done—I was 25, and abruptly thrown into a world of disease, pain and turmoil. What could I take out of the experience happily? Many things, as is illustrated in my book—the negative brought full circle to demonstrate all of the positive results from my experience.

Now offering Life Coach - Cancer Counseling Services!
As a result of my experience living with cancer, writing a memoir/self-help book titled, The Will to Live: The Perks of Cancer Through the Eyes of a Survivor, and being on the Board of Directors for a non-profit cancer organization, Strength for Life, I have dedicated myself as a Life Coach - Cancer Counselor for patients living with any kind of cancer, their family and friends, for well over 15 years.

I provide direction, inspiration, and empowerment... both the tangibles and intangibles that doctors, more often than not, are unable to provide. Each phone session is $50.00/hour, and the first session includes a copy of my book.

For anyone who would like to speak with someone who can actually say that they are thankful having had the experience... I’m just a phone call away. I am not a doctor or therapist; I am a cancer survivor who knows how to cut through red tape, has lists of organizations, and loves helping others get through the protocol without as much confusion as they might have, had we never spoke. Please contact me through the contact area of this website, and include your phone number. I will contact you immediately to set up a good time for us to speak.

Erin's Story

When I was 25 years old, I was diagnosed with cancer: non-Hodgkins lymphoma. I went from living carefree for the weekends to living for the next scary, unexperienced moment of my life. I never thought, not for a moment, that when the protocol ended and all was said and done, I’d be thankful for having lived with cancer. I moved on as a survivor of cancer, thriving thereafter. With the pain came a balance of bliss, struggles and triumphs, and the beginning of my "new and improved" life.
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Erin Ley's children's book series, brilliantly illustrated by Stephen Adams, are out-of-this-world adventures that kids and parents can take together from their own home. Maggie's in the Driver's Seat and Maggie Unmasks Planet Pumpkin are fun-filled, action-packed, stimulating stories accompanied by full-color illustrations which give parents the tools to teach their children how to build positive character traits and discover basic human virtues. Each excursion delivers a memorable message that children will forever benefit from throughout their own life journey.

With endorsements from such noted individuals as Whoopi Goldberg (mother/actress/comedian/radio host), Alison Bartlett O'Reilly (mother/"Gina the Vet" from Sesame Street), Jim Breuer (father/comedian/Saturday Night Live/radio host), and many more, the Maggie the Magnificent book series has a very promising and influential future, as do the children who read it.