RICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | Author

RICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | AuthorRICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | AuthorRICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | Author

RICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | Author

RICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | AuthorRICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | AuthorRICK CZAPLEWSKI | Speaker | Author
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Why I'm an author...

As a college student, walking around campus bald made me feel like the loneliest person on the plane

No one fighting cancer should walk alone.  I luckily met a mentor, Dr. Marjorie Smelstor, who encouraged me to write a ten-page autobiography for her class.


Some 25 years later, I wrote the manuscript for my son Lance from the heart and never intended to publish it.  The language, feelings, and intimate look at both cancer's despair and the unquenchable will to reclaim life were solely intended for him.  


After some encouragement, I decided to publish Better Dirty Than Done to help others. I hope my story of survivorship and living can provide a beacon of light to anyone fighting cancer battling for more time. My greatest wish is that you find inspiration and hope from this story and keep going.

Better Dirty Than Done: An Inspirational True Story

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"I want to share how much Rick's book impacted me. It made me step back and think about my life and what I have accomplished and what I have not done. It's one of those rare books that deeply impacts you. I did, in fact, cry while I edited this book. They say, 'no ears in the author, no tears in the reader.' Well, Rick's book is so inspiring, I started thinking about what I could do on a bigger scale to change lives."     


- Michelle Gamble, Owner/Publisher, 3L Publishing

“Stories by survivors of the trauma experienced during the treatment of a life threatening illness are beyond most of our imaginations, but if you want to cheer a young adult on as he navigates the emotional and physical challenges of horrific treatment, read this book. As an oncology nurse and cancer survivor times three, I have read several books written by survivors but none written as well as this one. You will cheer for the strength of the writer, as you cheer for his recovery, a bit dirty, but not done.”


- Julie Griffie, Oncology Nurse and Cancer survivor.

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Already facing a wretched cancer diagnosis,a young man's prospects for survival dim as he learns his treatments have not worked. Writing against the clock, he feverishly authors a story of profound joy and sadness exploring the life he could have lived.

An addictive, inspiring memoir, Better Dirty Than Done will have you turning pages and questioning the value of your own time. What would you do if your life suddenly had an imminent expiration date? Grab a box of tissues and reflect on both the fragility of life and its limitless potential for joy.

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