Jim Chastain

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2001, Jim Chastain brings wit, wisdom, and passion to everything he writes. In addition to publishing poetry, he has penned two screenplays and is a widely respected newspaper and internet film critic. An attorney for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, he lives in Norman, Oklahoma with his wife and two children.

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I Survived Cancer But Never Won The Tour de France Jim Chastain’s unique perspective on living with cancer provides the perfect tone for those dealing with the disease—funny, poignant, and enlightening. By shamelessly exploring cancer’s curious contradictions, his informative, brutally honest stories never shy from the real emotional battles that strike each patient’s life. Besides being encouraged and refreshed, readers will find hope in the story of a young man trying to keep his dreams, marriage, fatherhood, and spirituality alive throughout cancer’s life-altering ordeal. “Jim shares his outlook and experiences in this book—which I feel is a must read for all dealing with and treating cancer. It’s simply brilliant and one of those rare books that may cause you to laugh out loud in spite of yourself. It’s better than Sedaris!” —Valerae O. Lewis, MD MD Anderson Cancer Center “I Survived Cancer, but Never Won the Tour de France is a lighthearted cautionary tale of author Jim Chastain’s journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Chastain’s story sparkles with humor and excellent advice from one who’s been through the fire and emerged victorious on the other side.” —Steffie Corcoran Oklahoma Today