Dr. Denise Chatam Walker’s highly anticipated third book, Make Me New: Rising to What’s Possible, will be published on January 2, 2026, and will be available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other book stores and online outlets.

This book begins in the moment you never see coming—the moment you hear the word cancer and everything you thought you understood about life, certainty, and control starts to unravel. With honesty and grace, Dr. Walker shares a deeply personal account of her cancer journey, including the unexpected twists, quiet struggles, and realities no one prepares you for—the parts of being human that become especially complex when life suddenly changes course.

Make Me New: Rising to What’s Possible is both a memoir and a practical guide, marking a departure from Dr. Walker’s earlier, emergency and technology-focused books written for businesses and colleges. Here, she walks alongside the reader, weaving her lived experience with trusted resources for navigating insurance, advocacy, companionship, and emotional support. The result is a steady companion for those standing in the eye of the storm—offering grounding, clarity, and hope when the way forward feels uncertain.

Each chapter is designed to be lived, not just read. Throughout the book, readers will find three recurring sections:

• Insights – distilled lessons shaped by lived experience
• I Wonder… – reflective prompts that invite deeper self-exploration
• Try This… – simple, practical actions that can be applied right away

Together, these elements keep the journey honest, accessible, and actionable—supporting both physical and mental resilience during times of upheaval.

Coming soon is the companion journal, Make Me New: My Journal, created to deepen reflection and provide space to pause, process, and grow alongside the book.

Each chapter addresses a universal challenge many of us face at some point—stress, difficult relationships, major decisions, and emotions that can feel overwhelming. Whether you are navigating illness or simply the messiness of life, Make Me New offers calm, clarity, and a renewed focus on what’s possible.

This is the book you turn to when life feels fragile—and you’re ready to rise anyway.