Dying To Be Healed
A Nurse’s Story Of Love, Hope and Faith
Dying to be Healed follows Holly Gerrish’s touching and intensely personal journey when her husband, Mark, is diagnosed with cancer at the age of twenty-eight and, fifteen years later, with ALS. In spite of her nursing experience and long-held beliefs, Holly ventures beyond the boundaries of medicine in an effort to help improve her husband’s prognosis.
Holly shares her story of love, courage, new-found faith and the hidden gifts she discovers while caring for a husband living with a terminal illness. Most important, an unexpected encounter with life after death provides her with insight into the angels among us.
If you enjoyed the movies Love Story, The Theory of Everything and Ghost, and the book My Sister’s Keeper, you will love Dying to be Healed.
“The most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”
~ Pierre de Coubertin ~
FROM THE BOOK
“I took a sip of water and then walked through the darkness and crawled into bed. I held Mark’s hand and kissed him goodnight. I continued to reel in grief as the reality of losing someone I had come to love more than I ever thought possible was looming. I lay awake, quietly sobbing, wondering if I was being unrealistic, too hopeful. Had I been naive? Had I been fooled into thinking all of these complementary therapies or God could heal him of ALS?”
Engaging. Powerful. Emotional. Inspirational.
PRAISE FOR DYING TO BE HEALED
~Liana GrantDying To Be Healed reveals Holly’s drive, dedication, and deep love for her husband as she explores and pursues any alternatives to save his life. It will bring you to tears, open your heart and make you reflect on her life, your life and the power of love. This book will touch your soul like no other book you have ever read.
~Lori AllanAfter receiving your book last week I sat down and read it in two sittings. I had a few smiles, some chuckles and no surprise, many tears. Your book is truly about yours and Mark’s love story. … It’s an inspiring story of faith, hope and mostly love.
~Jeff RobertsonI read Dying to be Healed in two sittings, which is a strong testament to how well written it was, given the emotional weight in there. Not ashamed to admit I had to pause a few times, as the room would tend to get a little dusty… An amazing accomplishment.
~Erica LegaultI started reading your book this afternoon and could not put it down until I had finished it.
It is so beautifully written. Your story broke my heart and I cried through many pages. … You have taught me so many things through your book; not only about medicine and alternative therapies but about the strength of family and true love. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
~Dede (Jane Sullivan) AndrewHolly your book touched my heart. You are an amazing young women, so loving and caring. Mark was so lucky to have you as his partner in life. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
~JudyI read your book from beginning to end last night; couldn’t put it down. What an amazing story and what a lot that your family has had to deal with! The book is such a beautiful tribute to Mark and your family. Your love for them shines throughout!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Holly Gerrish
Holly currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. She will admit life is complicated; getting well can be more of a mystery than a science. Who heals, who doesn’t isn’t always predictable. She now sees illness, suffering, or a major setback in life more as an opportunity to learn and to grow.
“Pay attention to the people and events in your life and start connecting the dots because when you do, your life’s plan and purpose will unfold as it is supposed to.” ~ Holly