Joyce Wadler

Joyce Wadler is a New York City humorist who writes the 'I Was Misinformed' column for The New York Times, where she was a staff reporter for 15 years. Her memoir about breast cancer, "My Breast", has been translated into several languages. The London Sunday Times called "My Breast" the first humor book -- "albeit black humor" -- about breast cancer. Gloria Steinem called the book, "An irresistible and intimate story of defeating cancer with humor and self-respect." The Washington Post wrote, ...See more

Joyce Wadler is a New York City humorist who writes the 'I Was Misinformed' column for The New York Times, where she was a staff reporter for 15 years. Her memoir about breast cancer, "My Breast", has been translated into several languages. The London Sunday Times called "My Breast" the first humor book -- "albeit black humor" -- about breast cancer. Gloria Steinem called the book, "An irresistible and intimate story of defeating cancer with humor and self-respect." The Washington Post wrote, "Through Joyce Wadler's ability to transform pain into laughter, her story will touch many other women's hearts as well." See less