Please remain seated until the ride has come to a complete stop: Dave Collins Memoir

By Dave Collins

In this vivid, unexpectedly humorous, and inspirational memoir, Dave Collins provides front-line insights into his battle with leukemia. From the first subtle symptoms through the harsh reality of certain death, we go with him on that emotional roller-coaster into his home and doctors' offices, public places, and potty places. The pages are alive with his voice, laughter, biting words, and incredible spirit. Though Dave warns us of the harrowing nature of his final journey, this book is not about his death at all. What he considered important shines in these pages, illuminating a path which is not only his ride but ultimately our own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595213421
• ISBN13: 9780595213429
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An Inspiring Fight for Life

Dave's candid, detailed writing of his bought with cancer gave me the shocking truth of the hell he experienced during several relapses and the ensuing treatments. His fight for life was very inspiring. His experience with HMO's as a cancer patient is frightening.

Excellent from an insider's perspective!

My husband is Mike, the nurse who took care of Dave. When he read it, he said everything was as brutally honest as Dave wrote that it was. Dave has found a way to express all of the emotions, thoughts, situations, etc. that are experienced by someone living with leukemia. I have read the book and I was engrossed the entire time and I think I would have been even if I didn't know several of the people in the book!! It is a touching book that I would highly recommend!

What a Ride!

This book is honest, gutsy, raw, and at times hilarious. If you've never been in David's position, I guarantee you'll come away with a very real sense of what it's like to fight this disease. His ability to describe his feelings, pain, and attitude in every moment are spellbinding. You're with him every step of the way - many times when you don't want to be. This is an amazingly warm, funny, and heart-wrenching book. It isn't for the weak of heart but worth every minute of the ride!

The Manuscript Review

'The Ride' received 50 out of 50 points in the publisher's manuscript review, earning Writer's Showcase acceptance. "This story made me smile and cry! ... 'The Ride' will definitely appeal to a wide audience ... it is so real ... powerful ... exceptionally well written."