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  • Robin Roberts Releases Her Memoir

    Robin Roberts Releases Her Memoir

    Robin Roberts has released her memoir. Titled Everybody’s Got Something, it recently went on sale at book stores and at online book sellers, too. In it she explains that the title comes from something her mother always used to say, and that her own “something” came in the form of a myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosis. The Good Morning America host stopped by The Late Show to visit with David Letterman earlier this week, and she dished about her health, her happiness, and her new book.

    “I can look at your right now and say I am healthier and happier than I’ve ever been,” Roberts gushed. “That’s all the matters.”

    “Nobody gets a free ride,” Letterman told her in response.

    “You think you’re the only one,” Roberts said of overcoming her health struggles. “And my momma would say, ‘Honey, everybody’s got something.’ Everybody’s got something, not just a challenge, but something to give to help you get through that challenge.”

    Robin underwent a successful bone marrow transplant about a year ago while on leave from GMA. In addition to having myelodysplastic syndrome, she is also a breast cancer survivor.

    “I am humbled that many have an interest, and draw strength from my on-going journey,”she said, adding that she’s “grateful for the prayers and well wishes of so many people.”

    Everybody’s Got Something isn’t Robin Roberts’ first book either. She is also the author of From the Heart: Seven Rules to Live By which made it to the New York Times Best-Seller’s List. During a recent book signing for her new book, however, she was surprised by a visit from former GMA anchor Charlie Gibson.

    Robin Roberts impressed fans with her strength of character and attitude as she battled her most recent illness. They–along with those at the ABC Network–were beyond thrilled when she survived the harrowing medical ordeal and made her return to Good Morning America.

    Will you be checking out Robin’s new book?

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  • Robin Roberts Releases Tell-All Memoir

    Robin Roberts Releases Tell-All Memoir

    Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has publicly documented her battle with cancer since she was diagnosed in 2012.

    At the time, doctors told Roberts that she had a rare blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS. Later that year, Roberts underwent a bone marrow transplant, receiving donor cells from her sister Sally Ann. Since then, Roberts has been in remission and has headed back to her job on the morning news show.

    Roberts has not kept many things secret when it came to her fight with cancer and now she has released a tell-all memoir about her incredible story. The book, titled Everybody’s Got Something, details Roberts journey and her amazing support system that helped her through the hardest time of her life.

    Roberts was originally told by the doctors that she only had two years to live. Hearing that kind of news would be terrifying for anyone, but Roberts said, with the help of her family, friends, and girlfriend of nine years Amber Laign, she was able to take on the challenge of beating the disease that had taken control over her body. “A doctor told me I had one to two years to live without a transplant,” Roberts revealed to PEOPLE magazine. “I feel like I am a walking miracle.”

    Amber has always tried to remain out of the spotlight, but Roberts said she had to acknowledge her, and give her credit, in the book for taking such good care of her. “Even though Amber is someone who shies away from the spotlight, it was important for me to let people know I have this person in my life,” Roberts explained.

    Roberts also explained that she still receives low doses of chemotherapy every six to eight weeks. She will continue this treatment until the two-year anniversary of her bone marrow transplant. As of now, Roberts is in remission and is feeling better than ever. “I can go to the doctor now and not have to hold my breath as much when they’re drawing blood and I’m waiting for the results to come back,” she said. “I can be sick now like everybody else and it doesn’t mean I’m going to land back in the hospital.”

    Click here to read an excerpt from Roberts’ book.

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