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Barb's Miracle: How Barb Tarbox Transformed Her Deadly Cancer into a Life-Saving Crusade
Barb's Miracle How Barb Tarbox Transformed Her Deadly Cancer into a Life-Saving Crusade Author:David Staples Barb Tarbox was a 41 year old mother and housewife when she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in the fall of 2002. The disease was the result of a 30 year old 2 pack a day smoking habit. She was told she'd die within months, leaving behind her young daughter and husband. Barb began visiting high schools, showing kids exactly how smoking ... more »kills. Over the next nine months she addressed more than 50, 000 kids accross Canada, being hailed as a national hero. Her story caught the attention of Montel Williams who featured her on his show and vowed to revisit her story every year for as long as he can. A special on her life was aired onGlobal TV. In this book, Barb Tarbox's legacy continues, inspiring people to give up smoking and help others do the same. Journalists David Staples and Greg Southam followed Barb Tarboxthrough the nine month crusade. The story is rendered in tis book in words by Staples and stark black and white images by Southam.« less