Hardy, Niki: - Niki Hardy is more than just a rectal (yes, rectal) cancer survivor. She is a thriver. Niki is the author of Breathe Again: How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart. When she's not writing, speaking, or telling terrible jokes at Bible study, you can probably find her out on a trail with her trusty running partner, Doodles. A native Brit, Niki and her family live in Charlotte, North Carolina.