Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed by Life, By Eugene O'Kelly

 

The author of this book, Eugene O'Kelly was a former Chairman and CEO of KPMG, one of the largest U. S. accounting firms. Death is something everyone thinks but does not want it, yet it is a reality. When you have attained most of your professional goal, after 50 years of age you look forward to a retirement life filled with happiness to be spent with your family.  The author had to suddenly face a shock and was told that he can live only for 3 to 4 months.  The realistic message from this book which we must always remember “Things don’t always go as planned – accept this- live with acceptance. It is what it is.” This is a fascinating memoir of the author sharing his lessons learned in the final days of his life while confronting death.

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