My Dance with Grace: Reflections on Death and Life
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.53 (859 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1939930162 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It would be a race for a miracle.. Late in 2009, Weldon Bradshaw was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, an incurable, autoimmune liver condition. Through it all, Weldon remained steadfast to the promise he'd made his family at the outset of his illness: he would be there to dance at his granddaughter's wedding. By November of 2012, his doctor informed him that if he didn't receive a transplant, he'd be dead within the week. But nothing could have prepared him for this-the race of his life. It would be a race against time and chance and hopelessness in the face of devastating odds. A high school cross country coach and lifelong athlete, Weldon was accustomed to tests of endurance, spirit, and drive. Over the next two and a half years, as the disease progressed slowly and his liver and health deteriorated, his prognosis grew bl
tarmar said An exceptional story. Very touching tell all about life with a liver and colon disease that resulted in a liver transplant. My family gained strength thru Weldon's story as we were dealing with the same conditions in our daughter who also required a transplant.It's a great story about strength and determination. You haven't got to be sick to benefit from it.. Inspirational, Great Read I have read numerous books by well known and famous authors about their personal struggles and battles, yet this book tops them all. The reader is drawn in to the day to day emotions, heartaches, goals, and successes that the author faced. The book was a quick and easy read, yet the quality of the writing made me wish the book were longer. The author has no agenda or sales pitch, he simply opened up his life to the reader so that we could all envision the battle he faced and won. I hear he is going to do a speaking tour, and I hope to have the chance to meet Mr. Honest and Moving This book works on a number of levels. It is first and foremost an inspiring story of a man's battle with liver disease. Bradshaw does a great job chronicling his journey on that level alone. He is direct and honest and doesn't sugarcoat his medical struggles. But more than that, this book reveals a dedicated teacher, coach, father, husband and friend. And here is where I was particularly impressed with this book. Weldon manages to chronicle an amazing life journey and an inspirational story without veering into sentimental and saccharine musings.