Monday, January 15, 2007

AIDS-The Ultimate Challenge : E.Kubler-Ross

the book is throughly about coping with dying from AIDS. its main theme revolves on ignorance about AIDS in the US at one time (its an old book), misconceptions, dying with peace and the experiences of the volunteers.

i didnt expect much from it -got it just because it goes for a dollar from the bookshop- but in the end its okay. wasnt particularly written well, but perhaps the main thing is what i gained from it, no?

it reminded me on things that i need constant reminder of. i think to be reminded of death at times is a good starting point in cleansing the heart. a reminder that what God has given us and our loved ones today might not be there tomorrow. it'll make us prepare best we can for the after-life; along with living our borrowed time here on earth to the fullest :-)


Quotes:
"none of us is so unique as to be exempt from the human condition."

From a patient of AIDS:
"There's lots of things that go into making or taking a journey or trip. you have to get ready for it. you have to make sure your place is reserved, and you have to get on the train or get on whatever conveyence is appropriate and get there."

AIDS~The Ultimate Challenge : E.Kubler-Ross

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