Mandy Brown 

Thank you to all the readers who kindly posted a photograph of themselves with their copy of Nipples to Kneecaps on the Nipples to Kneecaps Facebook page. I have collated a small Readers Gallery of your photos below. If you would like to add your photograph to the gallery please sent it to me via the contact page or post it on to facebook and tag me. Thank you everyone :) for taking the time and being so kind to spread the word about this inspirational book.

The real you is in there—in all its light and dark glory. But most of the time, that real you is hidden, repressed, or quietly embarrassed. Why? Your upbringing, society, your false beliefs. They are scared of the real you. You are scared of the real you. I am not talking about some leader, some star or some super athlete here. I am talking about the real you—both the light and dark sides of you. Let’s take the blindfolds/sleep shades off and look in our mirrors. Just betwee

Integrity has two basic meanings The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles The state of being whole and undivided Honesty is keeping your promises to yourself and to others who rely on you. If you promise that you will do something, then following through and doing it speaks of your integrity. What are your strong moral principles? Often we trundle through our lives without thinking about this yet they are an integral part of your being. They contribut

A waking interactive mediation. "What is it that people are seeking?" My own mind fills in the answers or suggestions. Love, an easy life, a better life, better feelings about their life or situation. "But, what are they really seeking? " "Ah, okay," I answer "Do you mean like connection to the source? Understanding, unconditional love? To find their purpose, to be able to be in the moment, to find joy here and now, to create. "Have you finished?" I am asked. "Yes." "Well

Thought for the day: Healing therapies are nonsense. Or are they? Across the world millions of people use therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, herbal medicine, meditation and energy healing. Many claim they help them recover from illness, manage pain or restore balance in their lives. Yet critics dismiss them as placebo, pseudoscience, or wishful thinking. So, who is right? Are all healing therapies nonsense? Are they simply placebo? I must admit, I get rather tired o

I wish to give a massive 'Thank you' to all the people who took the time to write a five star review on Amazon about Nipples to Kneecaps and for recommending Nipples to Kneecaps - to die or not to die with cancer to others . It really helps us to share the message of the book :) 'Thank you' to those special people who made the effort to contact me to tell me how much reading the book has helped and inspired them, how much they enjoyed reading it and how they have passed it

'Always Wanted to Learn Sign Language Course?' and wondered what S.S.E. (sign supported English) might look like ...well take a look at Rachel signing her Oscar acceptance speech for the film 'The Silent Child.' Speaking and signing at the same time she gives access to both hearing and deaf people - she is using S.S.E! In this speech she is using B.S.L. (British Sign Language) signs but in English word order - which is what we do on our course. Rachel uses B.S.L. in the film

I could not resist this topical picture. So many of us have wonderful memories of playing in the snow. Here is one of mine (just a snippet taken from one of the draft chapters of my new inspirational book 'He Will Never Talk' - a true story about the challenges faced by a deafblind boy and his family: “Stick your tongue out Dean. Watch me,” Alex signed to his little brother. Alex threw his head back. The snowflakes danced and melted on his protruding tongue. Dean copied him

This post contains a photograph and story that some readers may find emotionally challenging. Sorry if this shocks you or upsets you. I debated for many years about sharing this personal photograph with you. This was taken after Steve's last operation in 1986 when the doctors said there was nothing more that they could do to help Steve. Those of you who have read, ' Nipples to Kneecaps - to die or not to die with cancer ' know that Steve was full of cancer and given , at t

Who are you? Who have you become? Who do you wish to become? I am Mandy Brown. I, like you, have accepted many labels and roles through my life. Many I feel positive about, but some I fight against. One of them being that I am a person with disabilities. As a person who has always put a positive spin on life and my health challenges I would like you to know that at times I have faltered, cried and even screamed about my disabilities. My partner and friends will know I have

What a buzz about this book! What are people saying about the true inspirational story 'Nipples to Kneecaps - to die or not to die with cancer' ? 5 star reviews and personal comments are flying in via Facebook, Amazon, email, messenger, WhatsApp and face to face meetings. Thank you everyone who has taken the time and effort to post or send me a review. :) Here are some (but certainly not all) of my favourite lines: "Written in a heartfelt, natural style with moments of dee

Can you remember your first book? I mean the one that got you hooked into reading? Or where you were? Let me tell you my story.... I approached the door of Wombourne library timidly. My mum, the local alterations lady was in the dress shop opposite in deep discussion. She was often asked to do impossible things like a make a dress three inches wider at the waist when the seams had only a one inch allowance. I could sense she was frustrated but she kept her calm. We needed t

Today 'Bonegirl - Rhea's Discovery' goes live on Amazon This modern day children’s supernatural mystery erupts following Rhea Jones's discovery of a strange skull in Shadow Woods. “The birds screeched …in warning” but she “knew she just had to touch it – the very symbol of death.” The skull then merely waited for its chance to strike. Rhea, the heroine, is a lonesome, sensitive girl with a realistic passion for the protection of animals. She is being bullied by Connie Evan

Easy? Oh yes! Or are you feeling it will never happen, its impossible or you don't know how? The answer below may not be what you expect..warning—its a bit quirky, a la Mandy style! We all have potential to be great, to have a great life and have great relationships. Maybe you have created a vision board of all the great things that you want in your life? Maybe you repeat daily affirmations to attract that greatness? Well, the term and concept great might be getting in your

Imagine holding a handful of balloons.Some are bright and full of air. Others are burst or slowly deflating. Life’s experiences are very much the same. I feel good every time I think about… The snowdrops I spotted in the grass verge. The spring sun shining on my face yesterday. The fact that the days are getting longer. I feel bad every time I think about… what? All my joints aching (including some new ones), the sadness I feel for my friend whose mum has just fallen and brok

Do you have a minute to heal? Can you spare a minute to give healing? If you paused right now and quietly sent a single minute of compassion to someone in need somewhere in the world, you would instantly become part of a chain of people doing exactly the same thing. This is such a wonderful concept. Every morning at 10 am  and every evening at 10 pm  you can join people in many countries around the world who are focusing their thoughts on healing those in need. Simply join in

What were the turning points that made me believe we could beat terminal cancer? If you are facing a similar challenge my heart goes out to you. I want to offer you hope and I can only do that by sharing our remarkable story. Steve was given 3 months to live. He is alive and well today. In this video I talk about just three of the turning points that occurred on our journey. 1) When Steve was preparing for the end he asked a question he had never asked before - How do I pra

Passion for life can overcome death. I know this is true. I have proof. He is sitting right opposite me as I type. If you have read Nipples to Kneecaps–to die or not to die with cancer you will know that I am telling the truth. But the question is ....do you have a passion for life? If you were told tomorrow that you had three months to live ,would you be able to grab your passion and hang on it it? Would you know what the three most important things in your life were? I

Mandy Brown, author of Nipples to Kneecaps–to die or not to die with cancer , reads an extract from Chapter 1, The Death Sentence. Steve was given three months to live in 1986 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. No treatment was offered as he was considered 'full of cancer'. Mandy was determined this would not be the end. Her book follows their incredible story from that moment to eventual triumph. See the many five-star reviews on Amazon, including: "I read this

You assess your current situation and you are not happy. You want it to change. You want a better life or outcome. You need a different home, job or relationship. You feel trapped or lost. You see a bleak future. You feel it is hopeless.... Wow! STOP! Even I'm feeling depressed just typing this! Did you notice the common theme above? The ' you ' word? Only you can change your feelings, your perception and your perspective on your life. There is magic in the air. When you de