Mary Elizabeth Williams
Mary Elizabeth Williams is a journalist who writes about gender, politics, and, more often than you'd think, Miley Cyrus. Her byline has appeared in lots of places, including The New York Times and LA Times. In 2010, she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, and in 2011, she was rediagnosed at Stage 4. She became one of the first ten patients in an early clinical trial for a new form of cancer treatment, and was declared cancer free twelve weeks later. But while things were looking up for her, her best friend was facing ovarian cancer -- and much more limited options. "A Series of Catastrophes & Miracles," coming from National Geographic Books in 2016, is her account of the experience. Mary Elizabeth lives with her family in the part of New York City that's never on the maps.
“The common mistake that bullies make is assuming that because someone is nice that he or she is weak. Those traits have nothing to do with each other. In fact, it takes considerable strength and character to be a good person.”
“If we forever treat people like the person they were at their lowest, most despicable moments, how can we expect them not to believe that's who they are, and behave accordingly?”