![]() ![]() He makes us wonder how coming face to face with one’s mortality changes nothing but then again everything. A neurosurgeon, his life turned upside down when he was transformed into a patient from a doctor at Stanford. He was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer when he was just thirty-six years old. This book is written by Paul Kalanithi who teaches us a whole new way of looking at life by giving us an insight on his first hand experience with a terminal illness. We hope they give you a new perspective to look at the precious life. This list contains a mixture of non-fiction and fiction books. Below is a curated list of ten books, in which the main character is suffering from a terminal illness. We get immersed into the shoes of someone else, and sometimes, we get powerfully inspired. Stories of struggle and courage lend us a different pair of glasses to see the world. However, I believe reading such books is a worthy and a worthwhile exercise. Reading books about illness and suffering may not be everyone’s cup of tea. And when we see the ones who are suffering, living out their lives with grace, strength and love – we indeed take inspiration from their powerful energy in the face of all odds. It is when we witness the challenges and hard times that people go through, that we realize the blessings of our own health and circumstances. Being aware of the fact that your life is going to come to an end, is not a knowledge that everyone can cope with. info under CC BY 3.Dealing with a terminal illness is very difficult for the person suffering from it, and their friends, family and other loved ones. Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. Romans 8:32 - He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 1 John 5:13 - These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Psalms 30:5 - For his anger endureth but a moment in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. ![]() The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. It is sown in corruption it is raised in incorruption: (Read More.) James 5:16 - Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 - So also is the resurrection of the dead. 1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: John 16:24 - Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Psalms 18:6 - In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears. Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run, and not be weary and they shall walk, and not faint. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ![]() John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. John 5:24 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death unto life. Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing instant in prayer Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not for I am with thee: be not dismayed for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee yea, I will help thee yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort (Read More.) Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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