Felipe Jorge Fernandes Da Cunha Jorge Fernandes Da Cunha itibaren Pyramid Hill VIC 3575, Aŭstralio
A sensitive and touching memoir of Wayson Choy’s two brushes with death. The first in 2001, found him suffering a combination asthma/heart attack of serious proportions that hospitalized him for over two months. The second heart attack would come four years later in September 2005 resulting in a quadruple by-pass. Drifting in and out of consciousness in the intensive care unit at St. Michael’s hospital in downtown Toronto, Choy experienced hallucinations of fiery spirits, dragons and darkness and the voices of his long dead ancestors. His family members deceased and having no biological family after having been adopted, Choy was not alone. Throughout his life as an English teacher at Humber College and other companions and acquaintances made during his years, it was his friends who stayed by his side during both these ordeals. All through both his illnesses and long recoveries, it was Choy’s “friends” who provided the unconditional love, support and commitment to see him through to wellness again. What we can learn from this memoir is that it isn’t mandatory to have “family” during an illness or crisis because our “friends” can and do provide the same level of unconditional love and dedication. At only 195 pages, this made for a great afternoon read!