Review: Candid and informative.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 23, 2012
There may be many books or material available on what cancer is, its methods of treatment and what to expect. But it is an entirely different thing to hear it from the horse's mouth.This short piece is extremely honest and candid, and I will say it is NOT about the cancer. Cancer just serves as a backdrop for much of what this author has to narrate. If you wish to know what it feels like to be in a situation where the very utterance of the word "cancer" is almost taken to be a death warrant, you should read this. From the initial reluctance to accept reality, to the gradual realisation that something like cancer has actually occurred, to developing a steely resolve to fight it, to subsequent development of gross insecurity about his scarred body, to the ultimate triumph of the human spirit, this short piece takes the reader through all these stages as experienced by the author in a concise, witty and mostly honest narrative. Human body and health should never be taken for granted, but at the same time no amount of care or perfect living may prevent a medical condition from developing. When in doubt, do not delay seeking professional medical advice!Being reminiscent of 'Its not about the Bike' by Lance Armstrong and 'An Unexpected Twist' by Andy Borowitz, this is a quick, informative and an inspirational read.