For As Long As I Can

By Roland E. Cavanaugh

When the author's father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his son's desire to record a few thoughts relative to that experience soon became an obsession to capture each precious moment. This is the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597816515
• ISBN13: 9781597816519
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Xulon Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Hope

This book is a day to day account of a son sharing his father's last days on earth. While parts of this book will break the reader's heart, it also provides great hope for anyone that has unsaved loved ones. Through God's amazing love and grace, relationships were restored and salvation was won. I would recommend this book to all care givers and to those with lost loved ones.

A Journey of Love

I found this book to be a sensitive look at the journey that many families take when a loved one becomes ill. This journey took this family through both physical and emotional pain as they dealt with issues from the past and present. The message of forgiveness, reconciliation and love of God and family is a touching story. Mr. Cavanaugh's style of writing is open and lets the reader see into his heart and that of his family. This book is a must read for all adult children who have elderly parents.

"Only my eye that cannot see cries..."

"...the eye that can see does not." A powerful illustration in the life of a dying man. Roland takes the reader on a moving journey that only a loving son can tell. This book has two gripping themes. One of a prodigal father's return and the other of a son's own self examination as he serves his father emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Grace is sufficient

i really enjoyed the way this book brought you in and made you feel like you were there. the author does a great job of recounting the details. i experienced so many emotions as i read - i would laugh out loud and cry all in the same sitting. i would recommend this book to anyone who has lost a loved one.

Great resource for those who suffer

This book explores the relationship between a son and his largely absent father. Before the father's death, he and his son (and other children) were able to fully reconcile. The book covers many issues including: Alzheimer's disease, alcoholism, relationship between father and son and end-of-life issues. It explores how all of these things played a part in the author's father's life, as well as how the family dealt with each one. Based on a journal, For As Long As I Can is a sombre, but very touching story of a son coming to grips with his father's weaknesses and ultimate death. Highly recommended.