How Have I Cheated Death?
Subtitle: A Short and Merry Life with Cystic Fibrosis
By: Tim Wotton
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9781849637190
Subjects: Cystic fibrosis; Biography; Patients; Cystic Fibrosis; Personal Narratives
Description: "Cystic fibrosis sufferer Tim Wotton was told from an early age that he would not live beyond his 17th birthday, then his 30th, and now his 40th and beyond. One of the oldest survivors of this crippling disease, How Have I Cheated Death? is a diary of his 39th year, a countdown to the elusive 40. A story of triumph over adversity, this compelling chronicle, the first book written by a CF sufferer at 40, demonstrates what cannot be cured needs to be endured. It is also a record of everyday life for someone battling CF and recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes, from medical issues to social stigmas and the juggle of managing a normal family life. Written with great honesty, clarity and humour, this remarkable account is a testament to the daily dedication required to deal with a long-term illness and the strength of familial bonds." - from the publisher. [NF].