Sarah Mandel

Sarah Mandel is a clinical psychologist and author who wrote "Little Earthquakes" based on her personal experience with stage-four metastatic breast cancer.

Diagnosed at 36 while pregnant with her second child, Mandel uses her expertise in narrative therapy to process her own trauma.

Her book explores the emotional journey of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, offering insights into the psychological aspects of facing a life-threatening illness.

Mandel's work as a trauma psychologist informs her writing, providing a unique perspective on coping with cancer.

Despite her challenging diagnosis, Mandel responded well to treatment and was considered a "super responder," with clean scans after three months of treatment.