Dare to Live

Within less than a year, three generations of the same family were diagnosed with cancer. Victor, 21, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that required leg amputation. Shortly thereafter, his mother, Bella, 49, received the news of breast cancer, and just a month earlier, his grandfather, Anders, 80, had been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

A gripping story based on true events. It is deeply personal and, at the same time, universal—making it both authentic and relatable.

This book is also for those who face life’s challenges in ways beyond illness. It carries profound insights about confronting the unknown, daring to accept reality, and finding new ways forward. It portrays a family facing life’s greatest trials and is a story of finding strength in unity, courage in chaos, and possibilities in what seems impossible. It is about embracing life with curiosity and determination—about believing that hope exists even in the most difficult moments.

The book offers new perspectives and concrete insights.

It is illustrated with private family photos and photographs by Susanne Martinelle.