America had taken my father from me. And over most of the years of his illness, I gradually started feeling this support system from this country who-people grieving along with us.

Of course, people say maybe there are some self-published books out there that shouldn't be out there. Well, it's the same with conventional publishing.

It takes strength to make your way through grief, to grab hold of life and let it pull you forward.

I'm not the angry, rebellious child that I was. You can remain a child for a long time. I certainly did. I was a slow learner.

Just think: people decided one day that a day should be set aside for motherhood and fatherhood. What a great concept that is.

That is your legacy on this Earth when you leave this Earth: how many hearts you touched.

it ultimately doesn't matter which disease gnaws away at the body - it looks the same. The flesh surrenders, grows exhausted, and the eyes ask why.