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Hoda Kotb's New Book: Finding Joy Amid Life's Challenges

9/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

Hoda Kotb releases Jump and Find Joy on September 23, 2025, detailing life and career.
She left NBC's Today 26 years to focus on Haley (8) and Hope (6).
Kotb reveals a breast cancer battle that reshaped her view of life and relationships.
She notes co-parenting with ex-partner Joel Schiffman since 2022, and the book includes insights and advice.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, the American Cancer Society initiated a campaign to enhance breast cancer awareness, significantly shifting public perception. Hoda Kotb, who underwent a mastectomy in 2007, became a prominent advocate for this cause. Her personal journey, shared in her book "Jump and Find Joy," underscores the ongoing importance of cancer awareness and the evolving nature of family dynamics, particularly in her co-parenting role with Joel Schiffman since 2022.

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Story summary

Hoda Kotb releases Jump and Find Joy on September 23, 2025, detailing life and career.
She left NBC's Today 26 years to focus on Haley (8) and Hope (6).
Kotb reveals a breast cancer battle that reshaped her view of life and relationships.
She notes co-parenting with ex-partner Joel Schiffman since 2022, and the book includes insights and advice.

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