Everyone is encouraged to fight when they are told they are going to die from cancer or other life-threatening illnesses; however, seldom are these same people informed about how to fight for their lives or what to expect from their family and friends (and even themselves) while fighting.

This book is for them.

The author of this book was told he was going to die over 20 years ago. His first oncologist, just after breaking the news that Reid had leukemia, went on to explain to him and his tender wife that their future treatment plan was, “Well, to be honest, it’s not a bad death.”

Reid and his wife elected to not accept that treatment option, and went on a four-year, weekly, life and death, touch and go ride that stressed them and their children to extremes.

Chapters One through Seven of Not a Bad Death are the patient’s detailed perspectives of this life and death struggle, including the perceived impacts and changes to his family, friends and himself; everyone and everything often changed.

Fear, stress, anger and doubt are normal from everyone involved, and failing to address and overcome these feelings seemed to hinder Reid’s new warrior cancer friends’ success. However, the opposite experience of a confident, calm expectation in healing had a substantial impact on gaining victory. After years of research, Reid discovered that this heart and mind positive calm condition was confirmed as impactful to winning.

Chapter Eight introduces the “fear and doubt toolkit” and how to develop one for yourself.

Chapter Nine talks about how to discover the new “normal” to cope with the changes the fight for your life will naturally bring.

Chapter Ten is a “lessons learned” summary of things the author wishes he had done and things that should have been left undone.

The Appendix is a quick start guide for those who are looking to gain a means to get started and not overlook important steps to get on the right track.

Not a Bad Death is written for all who want to experience hope and victory.