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Experience a poignant journey of courage and acceptance with 'We Know How This Ends,' a powerful memoir by Bruce H. Kramer. This compelling trade paperback delves into the profoundly transformative experience of living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a debilitating neurodegenerative disease that starkly redefines one’s perception of life and mortality. With insight, humor, and authenticity, Kramer shares his personal narrative, illustrating how he faced his diagnosis with dignity, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of what it means to live fully in the face of loss.
This memoir is not just about the struggles associated with ALS, but rather a reflective exploration of how confronting mortality can enrich our lives. Kramer’s enlightening reflections resonate with anyone who has confronted major life changes or loss, serving as an inspiration to cherish every moment. Readers will find a wealth of wisdom in Kramer's journey—from initial grief to empowered acceptance, highlighting the beauty of life amidst sorrow.
Published in 2017 by the University of Minnesota Press, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781517904180) is perfect for readers seeking poignant life lessons and inspiration. With free shipping available, allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. This book is an invitation to embrace vulnerability and find meaning in the everyday, truly a must-read for those yearning for authenticity in their lives.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781517904180
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
Written
with wisdom, genuine humor, and down-to-earth observations,We Know How
This Endsis far more than a memoir about life with ALS. It is a
dignified, courageous, and unflinching look at how acceptance of loss and inevitable
death can lead us all to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
2010 had been a very good year for Bruce H. Kramer. But what began as a floppy foot and leg weakness led to a shattering diagnosis: he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS is a cruel, unrelenting neurodegenerative disease in which the body's muscles slowly weaken, including those used to move, swallow, talk, and ultimately breathe. There is no cure: ALS is a death sentence.When death is a constant companion, sitting too closely beside you at the dinner table, colouring your thoughts and feelings and words, your outlook on life is utterly transformed.
The perspective and insights offered in We Know How This Ends reveal this daily reality and inspire a way forward for anyone who has suffered major loss and for anyone who surely will. Rather than wallowing in sadness and bitterness, anger and denial, Kramer accepted the crushing diagnosis. The educator and musician recognised that if he wanted a meaningful life, then embracing his imminent death was his only viable option. His decision was the foundation for profound, personal reflection and growth, even as his body weakened, and inspired him to share the lessons he was learning from ALS about how to live as fully as possible, even in the midst of devastating grief.
At the time Kramer was diagnosed, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer was struggling
This memoir is not just about the struggles associated with ALS, but rather a reflective exploration of how confronting mortality can enrich our lives. Kramer’s enlightening reflections resonate with anyone who has confronted major life changes or loss, serving as an inspiration to cherish every moment. Readers will find a wealth of wisdom in Kramer's journey—from initial grief to empowered acceptance, highlighting the beauty of life amidst sorrow.
Published in 2017 by the University of Minnesota Press, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781517904180) is perfect for readers seeking poignant life lessons and inspiration. With free shipping available, allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. This book is an invitation to embrace vulnerability and find meaning in the everyday, truly a must-read for those yearning for authenticity in their lives.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781517904180
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
Written
with wisdom, genuine humor, and down-to-earth observations,We Know How
This Endsis far more than a memoir about life with ALS. It is a
dignified, courageous, and unflinching look at how acceptance of loss and inevitable
death can lead us all to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
2010 had been a very good year for Bruce H. Kramer. But what began as a floppy foot and leg weakness led to a shattering diagnosis: he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS is a cruel, unrelenting neurodegenerative disease in which the body's muscles slowly weaken, including those used to move, swallow, talk, and ultimately breathe. There is no cure: ALS is a death sentence.When death is a constant companion, sitting too closely beside you at the dinner table, colouring your thoughts and feelings and words, your outlook on life is utterly transformed.
The perspective and insights offered in We Know How This Ends reveal this daily reality and inspire a way forward for anyone who has suffered major loss and for anyone who surely will. Rather than wallowing in sadness and bitterness, anger and denial, Kramer accepted the crushing diagnosis. The educator and musician recognised that if he wanted a meaningful life, then embracing his imminent death was his only viable option. His decision was the foundation for profound, personal reflection and growth, even as his body weakened, and inspired him to share the lessons he was learning from ALS about how to live as fully as possible, even in the midst of devastating grief.
At the time Kramer was diagnosed, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer was struggling