Elizabeth Ann McRae's first book, Messages to Kathie, is a book of humour but also a biography and a cancer journal which follows her cousin Kathie's most tumultuous year. Ann says, "I accepted my assignment, which was to keep sending up-beat, funny messages to Kathie, no matter how bleak things might get for her." Kathie says, "I'm laughing, chortling, snorting. Oh, how I look forward to your messages. They are the best part of my day. Keep sending them, dear cousin." Join Kathie and Ann as they ride the cancer roller-coaster together, with laughter and tears.