My Last Duchess
Death Be Not Proud" is the unforgettable story of Johnny Gunther, who died of a brain tumor in 1947. At that time, a brain tumor meant certain death, for doctors were only then beginning to understand such things well enough to treat them at all. Today, someone with Johnny's illness has a far better chance of surviving. But Johnny faced his diagnosis and the terrible outlook with patience, courage, and humor.This is a strangely uplifting …
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…desperate measures to which Johnny's parents and doctors went in their efforts to save him are somewhat graphic, and we can almost feel Johnny's pain.Johnny was not a saint, but he was brave and gentle. His illness never controlled him, and he fought the good fight. "Death Be Not Proud" is a worthy read. Similar books that you may enjoy: "Eric", by Doris Lund, and "Alex: The Life of a Child" by Frank Deford.
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