R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 2/17/2020 + 1452 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

So much to ponder! This young doctor (in his thirties) is just finishing his residency when he realizes that he has cancer. The symptoms have been with him for some time but his busy work keeps him so occupied that he doesn't realize what is happening. When he does, he knows full well that his time in this world is limited. As he becomes a very sick patient the illness brings him and his wife closer together. They decide that the time to begin their family is now. And, Paul lives to hold their cherished child. What more could he ask for in this situation?

Some might say this book is about dying but Paul's wife, Lucy, helps us understand that it is about living. Paul was obsessed with being not only a good neurosurgeon/neuroscientist but also a compassionate and understanding physician. I read some of other reviews and I beg to differ with the negative comments. A talented writer, this man was dying and wanted to leave a legacy for living. Living a good life means helping and understanding others. Living a good life means making the most of the time you have to do just that. I'm so glad that I read this wonderful biography. And, I find myself wondering could I live a life as filled as Paul's was?

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