In I Chose Love, artist Sandi Gold chronicles her transformative journey from having an inoperable, life-threatening brain tumor at age 33, to her miraculous recovery, followed by decades of physical and emotional challenges — including breast cancer, financial struggles and a dysfunctional, unsupportive family.

Driven by her determination to survive, she learned to listen to her body and embrace love as the ultimate path to healing. In this inspirational page-turner, Sandi demonstrates the many ways she opened her heart and helped her body to thrive. Written for people with cancer, cancer survivors, and anyone living with a serious illness or post-traumatic stress — as well as their caregivers and loved ones — this book shares valuable lessons from a unique and rare perspective.

Journaling exercises at the end of each chapter guide readers on their own healing journey to achieve both health and happiness.

A classically trained fine artist, Sandi Gold began her career with a paintbrush, but catastrophic health challenges led her onto a path of holistic self-care — and a passion for healing. Sandi is a certified Expressive Art Specialist, a Kripalu Holistic Teacher, and a Kiloby Inquires Facilitator. She co-founded the Artists' Cooperative of Westerly, which revitalized the downtown area and is still helping her fellow artists after more than 20 years. Sandi has won numerous awards for her art and been recognized for her many contributions to her community. She has been featured on ABC's 20/20, People Magazine, The New York Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, and countless newspapers and radio programs nationwide.