Sad Yet Moving

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A mixture of the delights of music and the horrors that ALS brings on people. This story is about Richard, a man who thinks he has it all, he is an accomplished pianist, has a failed marriage and estranged daughter and thinks he is gods gift to all women. Then suddenly he is struck down with ALS, a disease that leaves you paralyzed within your body, slowly cementing your limbs and organs until you can no longer breathe. Richards body is slowly giving up the ghost but his mind is still very much active. His ex-wife decides to take on the brave act of caring for him at her home. This story is about anger, lost loves, resentment, forgiveness, letting go and peace. A very well written book, highlighting the debilitating disease from both the sufferer and the carers point of view.