Meaning Making with Malignancy
A Theologically Trained Sociologist Reflects on Living Meaningfully with Cancer
- 170 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The author shares his journey with stage 4 cancer, detailing his treatments and experiences through bi-weekly essays sent to friends and family. Each piece begins with updates on his health, followed by reflections on coping and meaning-making in the face of adversity. He offers advice for supporting chronically ill friends and explores the complexities of living with a life-threatening illness. Blending personal narrative with philosophical and sociological insights, the essays provide profound musings on resilience and the human experience.