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polyhy_14's review
3.0
This is more a collection of journal entries rather than tales, written by film maker Paul Cox during his journey with liver cancer. In it, he muses on his work, the friends he's made along the way, and a growing awareness of his mortality enables him to consider what's really important in life. There were times when I thought it could just as aptly be named "Dreams/hallucinations from a cancer ward" as there's enough material here to keep a Jungian analyst happily occupied for hours. I was reminded that dreams are one of the ways our ailing bodies attempt to move us in the direction of healing and I was a bit disappointed that he didn't attempt to give any suggestion of what they might mean for him. Ultimately, however, he discovers that its the simplest things that give the greatest pleasure.
marinazala's review
3.0
** Books 37 - 2017 **
"Birth and death are separated by a leaf falling in autumn, a cloud passing by, a bird in flight, a train hurrying through the night, a smile, a tear, the pain of too much tenderness. Every new day exhibits new facts of truth. New journeys into the known, the unknown and beyond. I've been very blessed and given a second chance. All i can say now is - Life is beautiful"
3,4 of 5 stars!
It uneasy reading some biography from an Liver Cancer survivor. I'm just glad to know that he can view this life more meaningful from his perspective. His fearness, sorrow and try to accept that he is sick that makes him stronger to fight the disease. Great books of compassion, journey and life philosophy! ;)
Thankyou Bookmate!
"Birth and death are separated by a leaf falling in autumn, a cloud passing by, a bird in flight, a train hurrying through the night, a smile, a tear, the pain of too much tenderness. Every new day exhibits new facts of truth. New journeys into the known, the unknown and beyond. I've been very blessed and given a second chance. All i can say now is - Life is beautiful"
3,4 of 5 stars!
It uneasy reading some biography from an Liver Cancer survivor. I'm just glad to know that he can view this life more meaningful from his perspective. His fearness, sorrow and try to accept that he is sick that makes him stronger to fight the disease. Great books of compassion, journey and life philosophy! ;)
Thankyou Bookmate!
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