Dying To Be Healed

A Nurse’s Story Of Love, Hope and Faith

BY HOLLY GERRISH

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?”

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    • Engaging. Powerful. Emotional. Inspirational.

    PRAISE FOR DYING TO BE HEALED

    I read your amazing book over the Christmas break and loved how you wove in your love story! The photos make the story even more personal.  Your journey of western and holistic medicine, while caring for Mark is truly inspirational.

    ~Aliki

    I absolutely loved your book. The courage it had to have taken to relive it all & tell the world your story.
    Mark sounds like a man like no other & I’m glad you experienced the ultimate gift of true love. I’m sad you had to be denied growing old together.

    ~Janice

    I 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!

    ~Judy

    An amazing story of hope, resilience and love. Holly writes with an honesty and clarity that touches your heart and soul. It’s a humble privilege to be able to read her personal journey.

    ~Gelaine Pearman

    I 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.

    ~Jeff Robertson

    Dying 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.

    ~Liana Grant

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    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