Author

Sonya Ruben

Cancer is a Chance. A story about confidence,
gratitude and the power of faith.

Sonya Ruben sitting by the fountain, smiling, with her book
Augsburg, in summer 2017Photo: Laura Kreitmair

With a winning smile and a warm handshake, Sonya Ruben truly radiates her positive attitude towards life. Born in Nördlingen, the entrepreneur grew up in the security of her large family in Augsburg. At 29, pregnant with her second child, a cancer diagnosis knocked her world off its hinges from one second to the next.

She found support in her family and in "The Secret", the book that shaped her life for more than a decade. From this experience came her debut: a moving account without pathos, an encouragement towards positive thinking without an esoteric wagging finger, a loving thank-you to family, doctors and friends.

"The book is a journey to myself, my very own personal journey."
Book cover: Cancer is a Chance, The Secret changed my Life, Sonya Ruben

Cancer is a Chance

Sonya is 29 when a rare tumour turns her world upside down. Ten years later she tells her story to give courage to people in seemingly hopeless situations. Originally published in German as "Krebs ist eine Chance".

"I have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full." John 10:10
"Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds." Matthew 5:16

The Lord's Prayer in Aramaic

Abun d'bashmayo to read along

The prayer with transliteration, English translation and word-by-word explanations.

What comes back,
she passes on.

With her fundraiser, Sonya gives hope: she makes alternative therapies possible, fulfils heartfelt wishes and supports people through difficult times.

Magazine page: book feature in DKMS you magazine
DKMS you magazine, book feature 2017

Aramaic pronunciation session,
1:1 with Sonya

Just you and your teacher: pronunciation, stress and the meaning word by word. Pick a time that suits you; the confirmation comes personally by e-mail.

30 minutes · $25

The prayer text and the recording are free. What you pay for is the lesson time, before the lesson via PayPal.