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Robert Orfali

    This author explores themes of life, love, and loss through her personal journey of battling cancer. Her writing is deeply personal, revealing the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. We follow her transformation from a Silicon Valley executive to a determined surfer, showcasing her resilience. Her narrative is a poignant tribute to life and memory.

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    Death with Dignity: The Case for Legalizing Physician-Assisted Dying and Euthanasia
    Grieving a Soulmate: The Love Story Behind Till Death Do Us Part
    Client/Server Programming with Java and CORBA
    • 2011

      Focusing on the contentious issue of physician-assisted dying, Robert Orfali presents a well-researched argument for its legalization, drawing on data from Oregon and the Netherlands. He addresses critical topics such as the integrity of medicine and the sanctity of life while exploring the shortcomings of America's end-of-life care system. Through personal experience and analytical insight, Orfali critiques palliative sedation and emphasizes the complementary roles of assisted dying and hospice care, offering a compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life decisions.

      Death with Dignity: The Case for Legalizing Physician-Assisted Dying and Euthanasia
    • 2011

      Exploring the profound impact of losing a soulmate, this book delves into grief with a blend of emotional and practical insights. The author, Robert Orfali, shares his journey alongside his late partner Jeri, highlighting their life together, her battle with cancer, and the lessons learned during their time in Silicon Valley and Hawaii. With an accessible and heartfelt writing style, it serves as a compassionate guide for navigating deep sorrow, finding meaning, and reconstructing life after loss, all while celebrating their enduring love story.

      Grieving a Soulmate: The Love Story Behind Till Death Do Us Part
    • 1997

      Java and CORBA are merging in cyberspace. Here's your complete guide to navigating this previously uncharted territory. Whether you're a seasoned Java programmer, a distributed objects expert, or looking to be a little bit of both, Client/Server Programming with Java and CORBA gives you the programming know-how you need to combine these two technologies into workable client/server solutions for the Object Web. Full of working code, tutorials, and design trade-offs, this one-of-a-kind

      Client/Server Programming with Java and CORBA