NEW YORK—May 2, 2017—Morgan James’s new release, When I Die, Take My Panties: Turning Your Darkest Moments into Your Greatest Gifts by Jennifer Coken, offers a close up look at ovarian cancer and the road to recovery.

Ovarian cancer claims the lives of 14,000 American women and 140,000 women worldwide every year. Jen Coken, whose mother died from the disease, has a mission to end late-stage diagnosis by educating women about the signs and symptoms. “If I knew then what I know now, my mother might still be alive,” Coken says.

On a mission to encourage women to be more proactive in their health and to become more aware of warning signs in their body in order catch cancer earlier on, Coken shares her own experiences with her mother’s death and the grieving and healing process she went through, she educates readers on how ovarian cancer is far more treatable if caught early on, and also inspires readers to find personal growth in the midst of their own tragedies.

 Coken also uses jokes she co-wrote with her late mother to bring awareness. For example, as Coken’s mother’s disease progressed she looked like she was pregnant. Her mother used to rest snacks on her “belly” just like she did “when I was pregnant with you,” she told Jen “only then it was an ashtray and a martini!”

A review from Publisher’s Weekly states: “[Coken’s] chronicle of her mother’s ovarian cancer is dotted with emotional retellings of key moments throughout their relationship… The relatable content and all-too-familiar story line make this an easy book to engage with … Those who take the time to journey with Coken will likely find comfort and a lesson at the end, much as she found through her experiences.”

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jennifer Coken, please call Nickcole Watkins at 516.900.5674.

About the Author:

Jennifer has been leading personal growth and development seminars and training activists to win political campaigns for over 20 years.  As a result, she has touched the lives of over 10,000 people. Previously, she spent six years on the stand-up comedy circuit in Denver and uses humor to embrace the ridiculousness of life. After losing her Mom to ovarian cancer in 2011, Jen wrote a book about her journey aptly titled “When I Die, Take My Panties.” Jen’s motto is “Live ever day as if it is was your FIRST!” Jen lives in Maryland, loves cycling and is a member of the National Writer’s Union.

More About This Title:

When I Die, Take My Panties: Turning Your Darkest Moments into Your Greatest Gifts by Jennifer Coken will be released by Morgan James Publishing on May 2, 2017. When I Die, Take My Panties—ISBN 978-1683502203—has 254 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

About Morgan James Publishing:

Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold.

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