After winning the hearts of Millions via you tube, Kristian Anderson shares his struggle with cancer in his book, Day's Like These Even in the Darkest Moments Light Can Shine Through. Kristian surprizes his wife with a video he created for her birthday and he posts it on You Tube to share with the World his undying love for his partner. Once it went viral, he gains a multitude of fans and well wishers. Only 34 years old, the young Australian is struck with bowel and liver cancer. Although receiving this terminal illness diagnosis, Kristian refuses to give up hope and he shares with us his most intimate moments. Booksneeze gave me the awesome opportunity to read this fascinating story in exchange for my thoughts. Having lost my best friend and most recently my beloved mother-in-law to cancer Kristian's story was quite therapeutic for me. I am in awe of his courage and concerns for his loved ones rather than himself. This book was one of Oprah's favorites, ''He taught us how to LIVE with cancer. The Light he left on earth will be dimmed by his passing."' I agree with Ms. Winfrey's sentiment. Kristian's story will remind us not to take anything for granted and to be grateful whatever our lot may be. Perhaps the greatest significance of his sharing is that I was able to understand better what the cancer patient goes through. He writes about chemo and it's aftereffects which even close loved ones don't talk about while they go through this. It is a stellar read which I highly recommend to all.
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