Dying: Or Learning to Live?: A Comedy of Disabled Misadventures

Day Christopher Day,Christopher Day (Architect Design Consultant Self-Builder and Sculptor UK)

Dying: Or Learning to Live?: A Comedy of Disabled Misadventures
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Country
United States
Published
2 June 2010
Pages
188
ISBN
9781426923593

Dying: Or Learning to Live?: A Comedy of Disabled Misadventures

Day Christopher Day,Christopher Day (Architect Design Consultant Self-Builder and Sculptor UK)

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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 OEpik, 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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