Tag Archives: Last Stages of Cancer

“Tenth of December: Stories” by George Saunders

George Saunders' Tenth of December reveals a sparkling moment of hope as fates of a young boy and a terminally ill man intersect
Posted on September 18, 2015 by Julie Gesin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s no surprise that George Saunders’ Tenth of December: Stories won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2014. The book was hailed by The New York Times Magazine as “the best book you’ll read this year.” “Tenth of December,” the … Continue reading →

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A Top Philanthropist Gives His Fortune Away

Sam Simon finds strength and meaning during the last stages of cancer
Posted on September 17, 2014 by Julie Gesin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

While losing his battle with colon cancer, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon is giving away his fortune to feed homeless people and rescue animals from being killed in animal shelters. A diagnosis of terminal illness may eclipse one’s vision with … Continue reading →

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