Too often, many people who are affected with a terminal illness are not prepared when confronted with the idea of death, let alone accept their fate. They are usually shrouded with fear and uncertainty about what would seemingly lurk ahead. Leading a normal life can be very difficult for those suffering from a terminal illness, including their loved ones too.
Especially for people affected with AIDS, it takes a lot of courage to accept their fate when dealing with this terminal sickness. This has inspired Elaine Young Mcguire to publish a book entitled ‘The Good Thing About AIDS, The Bad Thing About AIDS’.
A retired teacher from Lilburn, Georgia, Elaine Young Mcguire has lost both her brother and son to AIDS.
In this self-published book, smart and heartwarming illustrations by Roy Chung take you into the beauty and madness of wholeheartedly accepting your ordeal with a terminal illness and looking at the situation with a bright eye.
The Good Thing About AIDS, The Bad Thing About AIDS is a compelling book that can touch the hearts and open up the minds of people. It teaches one that an illness should not define one’s life and that it should not get in the way of living normally. It shows that one can still live, laugh and learn more if you willingly accept your fate in stride and embrace the condition you are in.
Death is not the be-all and end-all of everything. It doesn’t always mean a loss. In fact, it is just the beginning of something new. People affected with terminal illnesses, as well as their loved ones, should understand how important it is to embrace and accept things as they come. Only then will one learn to be able to live a life truly worth living.
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