Tuti Tender-Heart and the Journey of Hope

Threads of Resilience

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Book Genre: Inspirational

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A heartwarming tale of love, loss, and legacy, this story follows Tia and her magical doll, Tuti Tender-Heart, as they honor Millie’s memory by raising global awareness for breast cancer. From grief to activism, their journey weaves resilience, compassion, and hope—transforming personal tragedy into a powerful movement that uplifts women and inspires change across continents.

Book Overview

In the face of a late-stage cancer diagnosis, Millie, a devoted mother, confronts a harsh reality with little hope for a cure. Her love for her young daughter, Tia, becomes both their strength and vulnerability. As time slips away, Millie gifts Tia a unique cloth doll, Tuti Tender-Heart, with a dual expression—one side smiling, the other somber. Tuti carries a crucial message in her pocket: a plea for early detection and prevention of breast cancer.

After Millie’s passing, Tuti comes to life, becoming Tia’s comforting companion. Together, they embark on a mission to raise awareness about breast cancer, crossing borders and impacting lives across continents. Tuti Tender-Heart embodies love and the power of awareness, ensuring Millie’s spirit lives on, inspiring change, and leaving a legacy of hope.

Driven by her mother’s memory, Tia establishes a breast cancer foundation, empowering and uplifting women facing breast cancer. The foundation gains recognition locally, nationally, and internationally, spreading a message of compassion and hope.

Join Tia and Tuti on their journey from local community outreaches to global initiatives, where love and hope intertwine. Listen to the whispers of resilience echoing through their lives and be inspired by their story of strength and commitment.

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Author's Notes

Tuti Tender-Heart and the Journey is a deeply personal story blending reality and fiction, drawn from my own experiences and imagination. In 1987, while serving as a missionary in Liberia, I first encountered breast cancer. An urgent letter from my mother informed me that my sister Hazel had advanced cancer and needed me. I rushed home and spent 11 precious days with her before she passed away on September 12th. Despite my grief, I found peace knowing she was at rest. This experience led me to advocate for breast cancer awareness and early detection.

In the years that followed, I crafted a cloth doll named Tuti Tender-Heart in Hazel’s memory. The doll embodies a delicate balance of emotions—both happiness and sadness. As I threaded each memory, I discovered that pain, like a gentle sculptor, molds us toward purpose. Tuti Tender-Heart emerged from threads of love and purpose, offering therapeutic solace for hearts of all ages. Dressed in pink, with braided hair adorned with pink ribbons, Tuti stands as a perpetual symbol: Early Detection Saves Lives. She shines a light in the darkness of breast cancer, offering hope even in difficult circumstances.

This journey began in 1987 with the passing of my sister and has culminated in the writing of this inspirational story.

About the author

Portrait of author Cynethea Cunningham

Cynethea Cunningham

Author, Artist, Poet

United States

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