Learning To Fall: The Rewards of an Imperfect Life: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life - Softcover

Simmons, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340822619 ISBN 13: 9780340822616

Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks, 2002

Synopsis

Philip Simmons was just 35 years old when he learned he had Motor Neurone Disease, a fatal condition that usually kills its victims in two to five years, but which Philip has already well exceeded. With a strong marriage, two young children and the start of a promising literary and academic career, he suddenly had to say goodbye. But, by learning the art of dying he has succeeded, against the odds, in learning the art of living.



In twelve beautifully crafted chapters, LEARNING TO FALL tells the story of Philip's spiritual journey. Finding answers to life's deepest questions - and introducing a host of colourful characters along the way - Philip illustrates, above all, that we can learn to live lives of depth, compassion and courage no matter what life throws at us.

About this title

About the Author

Philip Simmons is Associate Professor of English at Lake Forrest College in Illinois, where he taught literature and creative writing for nine years before being disabled. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340822619
• ISBN 13: 9780340822616
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176