How Have I Cheated Death?: A Short and Merry Life with Cystic Fibrosis
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (636 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849637199 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 285 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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. His eyes and heart have been opened by his health struggle with cystic fibrosis which has been a huge factor in his life, but not one that defines it. A first-time book writer, Tim is a full-time communications manager and has played field hockey all his life. Born in Southampton in 1971, Tim has lived in South London for the last twenty years and is married to Katie with a son Felix
Currently, there's no cure. Not all that long ago, the diagnosis of CF meant an early death. One of the oldest survivors of this crippling disease WINNER of the People's Book Prize's Best Achievement Award 2015. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the UK's most common life-threatening diseases, affecting over 10,000 people. Each week, five babies are born with the condition; however, each week, three young lives are also lost to it. Tim Wotton is one such sufferer, who was told from an early age that he would not live beyond his 17th birthday - then his 30th, and now his 40th and beyond
. A first-time book writer, Tim is a full-time communications manager and has played field hockey all his life. About the Author Born in Southampton in 1971, Tim has lived in South London for the last twenty years and is married to Katie with a son Felix. His eyes and heart have been opened by his health struggle with cystic fibrosis which has been a huge factor in his life, but not one that defines it
Amazon Customer said and I wish Tim and his family many more years of happiness. His attitude makes me more thankful for my. Earlier this year, Tim Wotton and I had many long phone calls on business matters and it was only as I was retiring that he indicated that he had written a book. Of course, I wanted to read it, although there was no indication of its subject matter, and I've just finished what is a hugely interesting journey through a very difficult life history. Tim's determination to make the most of life, and indeed to pass the target of and I wish Tim and his family many more years of happiness. His attitude makes me more thankful for my Amazon Customer Earlier this year, Tim Wotton and I had many long phone calls on business matters and it was only as I was retiring that he indicated that he had written a book. Of course, I wanted to read it, although there was no indication of its subject matter, and I've just finished what is a hugely interesting journey through a very difficult life history. Tim's determination to make the most of life, and indeed to pass the target of 40 years on this planet, is very uplifting and very much worth readingI'm now much more aware of CF and all it brings, and I wish Tim and his family many more years of happiness. His attitude make. 0 years on this planet, is very uplifting and very much worth readingI'm now much more aware of CF and all it brings, and I wish Tim and his family many more years of happiness. His attitude make. A friend, writer & fighter Tim is my mate. Being able to say that is a privilege. Reading this book is an emotional roller coaster. It doesn't matter if you know Tim or not, you should read this book to get an insight into living with CF and hear the story of a wonderful person.. How Have I Cheated Death is a wonderful book. It encourages you to contemplate your own jan How Have I Cheated Death is a wonderful book. It encourages you to contemplate your own life challenges and see that there are always bright horizons. Tim writes thoughtfully, but with lightness and wit so that you're smiling throughout.I highly recommend everyone to read this book. If you know anyone who's faced issues that seem insurmountable this book is a perfect read. But for the rest of us who sometimes think life is a little hard, it puts everything in perspective, and makes you realize that everything is possible.The simple moments in life are always the greatest.Congratulations Tim! Here's to the next 40 yea