Testimonials

I am truly touched by all the people that have shared their words to help those affected by cancer. In their own way, they tell why Facing the Mirror with Cancer answers a huge need. Each of them has been instrumental in bringing the message of the book so strongly into the world. Let me share with you some of their kind words. ~Lori Ovitz

"...makeup can help a woman look and feel like herself....and that's an important message that Lori Ovitz does a great job of communicating in her book."

~ Bobbi Brown,
Founder, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

"I commend Lori for sharing her methods to battle the physical effects of treatment and praise Lori and Bruce for making the financial commitment to publish this book."

~ Dr. Anthony Schaeffer, M.D.,
Chairman of the Department of Urology,
The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

"Lori Ovitz has created a way for you to embark on your journey and to face the mirror. She offers every person facing cancer ways to restore and enhance their quality of life."

~ Gina Marie Graci, PhD,
Director of Psychosocial Oncology,
Assistant Professor of Psyshiatry,
Accredited Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist (AASM),
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

"There is a sprinkle of loving magic in Lori Ovitz, this project, and the healing beauty, and the hope it offers us all."

~ Julia A. Bondi, Ph.D.

"Your attitude can make a world of difference, letting you walk back into the world with dignity."

~ Dr. Abbie Roth,
Obstetrician/Gynecologist in private practice
Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago
Clinical Instructor at Northwestern University Medical School

"Whenever Lori has visited our (teenage) patients for makeup tips or nails, it has always left them with a smile, a look of pride that says no matter what hardships they have, with a little help they can still feel good about themselves. Developmentally, for teenagers, it has done wonders."

~ Chanda Mehta,
LCSW University of Chicago Hospitals

"I was drawn to work with Lori on this book because of her powerful commitment to using her special makeup skills to make a difference for people with cancer...this is a book whose time has come."

~ Joanne Kabak,
Journalist and collaborator with Lori in writing the book

"Lori, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me all those wonderful tips and insights and helping to put that smile back on my face."

~ Susan Maman, Cancer Survivor

"I'm honored to be a part of this book and to use my image, my words, and my personal experience to encourage you to express your own natural beauty no matter what the challenge."

~ Loretta Wilger-Asmus,
Former model and cancer survivor

"After my close friend Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer I could not sit on the sideline. I was honored to be able to send Lori to her home, watching her magical touch as she brought my girlfriend's face back to life'..through the hardship of breast cancer, three women's lives have been interwoven. We are truly blessed: Susan, Lori and I."

~ Michele Fisher

"I want to tell all cancer patients that there is a rainbow at the end of all this treatment, the rainbow of life."

~ Angel Colon, Cancer Survivor