"Good Morning America" co-host, Robin Roberts, has been very vocal about her recent health battle. Now, Roberts announced a deal with Grand Central Publishing to write a book about her struggle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare bone marrow disease that she was diagnosed with in June of 2012.
The book will not only talk about Roberts struggle with the disease, but also the treatments she endured and her recovery. Roberts' sister ended up donating blood marrow for a transplant.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the book has yet to be given a title and will also be available in audiobook form.
"I have long admired Robin Robert's career and courage and am so honored to be publishing her book," said Jamie Raab, president and publisher of Grand Central in a statement to THR. "Her story is both dramatic and inspiring, and will capture the incredible spirit that has endeared her to all of us who have followed her remarkable career and life."
The book is scheduled to be published in April 2014. In a statement to THR, Roberts expressed her gratitude for being able to tell her story to the world.
"I am humbled that many have an interest, and draw strength from my on-going journey. I'm grateful for the prayers and well wishes of so many people. I'm thrilled that Jamie Raab and Grand Central Publishing will help me tell my story," Roberts said.
This will not be the first book, Roberts has published. She published "From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By" in 2007 and a year later wrote "8 Rules to Live By." She also contributed to "My Story, My Song: Mother-Daughter Reflections on Life and Faith" with her mother.
ABC News recently won honors at the Peabody Awards in New York City for "Robin's Journey," a segment chronicling her transplant. The GMA co-host received a standing ovation at the banquet.
