What are some other stories of people who have had to face a life

There are numerous stories of individuals who have faced life-changing diagnoses. For instance, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21 and was given only a few years to live. Despite this, he went on to become one of the most renowned physicists in the world. Similarly, Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 29, but he continued his acting career and established a foundation for Parkinson's research. Another example is Lance Armstrong, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to his brain and lungs. He not only survived but also won the Tour de France seven times.

50 questions and answers

What are some other books that discuss the concept of embracing the present moment in the face of a terminal illness?

View answer

Some other books that discuss the concept of embracing the present moment in the face of a terminal illness include 'Tuesdays with Morrie' by Mitch Albom, 'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch, and 'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi.

What are some other stories of people who have had to face the end of their life with grace and dignity?

View answer

There are numerous stories of people who have faced the end of their life with grace and dignity. Some notable examples include Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon who gave a famous 'Last Lecture' after being diagnosed with terminal cancer; Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who wrote the memoir 'When Breath Becomes Air' as he faced a terminal lung cancer diagnosis; and Morrie Schwartz, a sociology professor whose end-of-life conversations with former student Mitch Albom became the best-selling book 'Tuesdays with Morrie'.

What are some other books that discuss the concept of finding joy in the midst of suffering?

View answer

Some other books that discuss the concept of finding joy in the midst of suffering include 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl, 'The Book of Joy' by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, and 'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi.

View all 50 questions

Ask another question

This question was asked on the following resource:

Chasing Daylight

This is a book that will resonate with anyone who is on a fast paced career path. Eugene O'Kelly, th...

View summary

Download and customize more than 500 business templates

Start here ⬇️

What are some other stories of people who have had to face a life-changing diagnosis?

50 questions and answers

This question was asked on the following resource:

Chasing Daylight