This Might Surprise You

Name: This Might Surprise You
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781399424745
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A Breast Cancer Story

By Hayley Gullen

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It’s as if Hayley has been inside my head and captured every thought I had during treatment . . . an honest, brave, no-holds barred accountLiz O'Riordan, surgeon and breast cancer survivor Hilarious, complex, honest and profound. Every page made me laugh. Most of them also... Read More

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This Might Surprise You

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An honest and deeply moving graphic memoir from Hayley Gullen documenting her breast cancer diagnosis at 37

An honest and deeply moving graphic memoir from Hayley Gullen documenting her breast cancer diagnosis at 37

Description

It’s as if Hayley has been inside my head and captured every thought I had during treatment . . . an honest, brave, no-holds barred account
Liz O'Riordan, surgeon and breast cancer survivor

Hilarious, complex, honest and profound. Every page made me laugh. Most of them also made me cry.
Ian Dunt, political journalist and broadcaster

This Might Surprise You is a cancer story you'll actually want to read. With humour and honesty, it details Hayley Gullen's fight for individuality during the toughest time of her life.

But this is no ordinary account. Hayley takes you on her journey with an uplifting, quirky graphic memoir which outlines her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 37. She illustrates her experiences navigating the NHS and the importance of maintaining her sense of self throughout the dehumanising process of cancer treatment.

The storytelling and cartoons are perfectly paired to show the emotional ups and downs of living with cancer. This book is a companion for anyone facing treatment, helping them to feel less alone, as well as for their loved ones.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399424745

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Green Tree

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 176

Collections

Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Hayley Gullen Health & Wellness Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Hayley Gullen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, aged 37. She’s recovered now, but life will never be the same again. She lives in South London with her husband and daughter and – alongside her cartoons – works as a freelance fundraiser.