very moving
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This book, whilst obviously in a sense is a tragic story, of a battle with cancer, was extremely moving. The topic of death, which is often difficult to talk about is confronted directly and honestly by this brave man. One thing I found particularly impressive, was his faith and ability to see great positive things out of something, seemingly so tragic. The book is almost like a diary entry style, describing his day to day struggle with cancer. This man saw a positive light in face of terminal illness, describes throughout this battle, was time when he could spend a lot of time with God, and during this time felt like this was really just the beginning of "life" in the true sense of the word (i.e. he was being called home, to spend the rest of eternity with the Lord). And while, in some ways he admits it was scary, he also looked forward to what was to come, and realised his life belonged to the God, and this helped him. It is a book, that sees positive sides on the issue of death from a christian perspective, that is usually always viewed in negative terms. Whilst it did have some very sad moments, it made me cry also to see how much faith this man had in God, and stuck by him. This book would be a help and comfort for any christian battling with cancer, to see the positive out of it, and that god still loves you and hasnt forsaken you. the book is a great comfort
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Cancer and Christianity
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I bought this book because I knew it was about David Watson's first hand experience of cancer. I, too, am a Christian, and even more to the point, I have cancer, and so I was looking for some kind of reassurance on both points - and, I got it!
David writes honestly and clearly about his experience, and how it affected his faith; he does not pretend that he sailed over his trials and fears, and his will to live is strong throughout. He knew that God healed - what he didn't know was whether God would heal him!
Well, He didn't, and David died at a comparatively early age. I, on the other hand, am old, and although I know, too, that God does heal, I don't look for Him to heal me. One must die sometime. But I felt a link with David and his experiences through his illness which I find strangely comforting. It's a good book to read if you are afraid, or if, like me, fear hasn't hit you yet.
I hope this doesn't sound miserable - that isn't the effect the book had on me - quite the reverse.
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