Known for her down-home style and sense of humor, Pamela deLeon-Lewis delivers an ultimatum to cancer. In pristine poetic form, Ms. deLeon-Lewis, standing firmly on faith, wages an all-out battle with breast cancer. "This battle you may've started, but I intend to win the war," echoes throughout this inspirational, motivational, and awe- inspiring book; Smiling Thru the Tears makes a great gift for anyone and everyone who has had to fight to survive.