The girl with nine wigs

Sophie van der STAP was born in Amsterdam in 1983 and was the ordinary girl, studied, partied, fell in love. While in 2005, doctors diagnosed her with cancer. During the 54 weeks of chemotherapy and other grueling treatments Sophie blogged almost daily fixing what was happening to her, writing down your thoughts and emotions. And then, when the treatment ended (fortunately successfully), the blog turned into a book the GIRL WITH NINE WIGS - unexpectedly optimistic view of the terrible disease. This is a sad and funny tale of illness, love and hope became a bestseller in Europe, and in 2013 was filmed.
Sophie van der STAP lives in Paris and continues to engage in literature and journalism. In addition, it is one of the founders of the international charity organization Orange Ribbon, which helps children with cancer.