Dying - Or Learning to Live?: A Comedy of Disabled Misadventures (Paperback)

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Can terminal illness ever be fun? At the peak of his career as an eco-architect, Christopher Day developed Motor Neurone (Lou Gehrig's) Disease. Initially, the future seemed bleak, but as the illness progressed, his attitude changed. The more things went wrong, the more hilarious life became. He began to appreciate the gifts illness has brought.

(my) Dying is Fun is for anyone, or anyone who knows anyone, who might one day die. Especially, it's for anyone who needs to laugh. This book transforms disability and dying into a testament for life.

"This is a unique work. Although suffering from one of the most severe of degenerative diseases, the fire of his creative spirit is very inspiring. His writing, laced with side-splitting humour, is as vivid as ever. So witty, acute in observation, and wise, that I still chortle while remembering scenes read from the first draft three years ago. It is also deeply poignant. A valuable book to share with others - a masterpiece."
Sarida Brown, Cadeceus

"When my father was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, the devastating effects this terminal illness has] arrived in our home. However, MND also seems to evoke the best in the human spirit in a positive way... This book is truly inspirational and fundamentally human in its words and spirit. As an observation on dying it is really a lesson in life and I can warmly recommend it."
Lembit opik, President, Motor Neurone Disease Association

"Christopher Day is able to maintain his positive outlook and a sense of humour in the depth of adversity. He] has transformed the curse of his terminal illness into a spiritual gift. This is truly an inspiring book."
Satish Kumar, Resurgence

"Essential reading for all health and social care providers."
Dr. Susan Closs, Ty Olwen Hospice, Morriston Hospital


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Can terminal illness ever be fun? At the peak of his career as an eco-architect, Christopher Day developed Motor Neurone (Lou Gehrig's) Disease. Initially, the future seemed bleak, but as the illness progressed, his attitude changed. The more things went wrong, the more hilarious life became. He began to appreciate the gifts illness has brought.

(my) Dying is Fun is for anyone, or anyone who knows anyone, who might one day die. Especially, it's for anyone who needs to laugh. This book transforms disability and dying into a testament for life.

"This is a unique work. Although suffering from one of the most severe of degenerative diseases, the fire of his creative spirit is very inspiring. His writing, laced with side-splitting humour, is as vivid as ever. So witty, acute in observation, and wise, that I still chortle while remembering scenes read from the first draft three years ago. It is also deeply poignant. A valuable book to share with others - a masterpiece."
Sarida Brown, Cadeceus

"When my father was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, the devastating effects this terminal illness has] arrived in our home. However, MND also seems to evoke the best in the human spirit in a positive way... This book is truly inspirational and fundamentally human in its words and spirit. As an observation on dying it is really a lesson in life and I can warmly recommend it."
Lembit opik, President, Motor Neurone Disease Association

"Christopher Day is able to maintain his positive outlook and a sense of humour in the depth of adversity. He] has transformed the curse of his terminal illness into a spiritual gift. This is truly an inspiring book."
Satish Kumar, Resurgence

"Essential reading for all health and social care providers."
Dr. Susan Closs, Ty Olwen Hospice, Morriston Hospital

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Trafford Publishing

Country of origin

United States

Release date

June 2010

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229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)

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Paperback - Trade

Pages

188

ISBN-13

978-1-4269-2359-3

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9781426923593

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1-4269-2359-7



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