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| Title | : | Death Be Not Proud |
| Author | : | John Gunther |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 206 pages |
| Published | : | August 5th 1998 by Harper Perennial Modern Classics (first published 1949) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Classics. Autobiography. Memoir. Biography |
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Paperback | Pages: 206 pages Rating: 3.83 | 10936 Users | 618 Reviews
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Death Be Not Proud chronicles Johnny Gunther's gallant struggle against the malignant brain tumor that killed him at the age of seventeen. The book opens with his father's fond, vivid portrait of his son - a young man of extraordinary intellectual promise, who excelled at physics, math, and chess, but was also an active, good-hearted, and fun-loving kid. But the heart of the book is a description of the agonized months during which Gunther and his former wife Frances try everything in their power to halt the spread of Johnny's cancer and to make him as happy and comfortable as possible. In the last months of his life, Johnny strove hard to complete his high school studies. The scene of his graduation ceremony from Deerfield Academy is one of the most powerful - and heartbreaking - in the entire book. Johnny maintained his courage, wit and quiet friendliness up to the end of his life. He died on June 30, 1947, less than a month after graduating from Deerfield.Be Specific About Books Supposing Death Be Not Proud
| Original Title: | Death Be Not Proud |
| ISBN: | 0060929898 (ISBN13: 9780060929893) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | New York City, New York(United States) |
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Ratings: 3.83 From 10936 Users | 618 ReviewsColumn Based On Books Death Be Not Proud
reread this memoir,after many years, of a teenage son's 15-month fight against brain cancer in the mid-1940s. it's moving, and fascinating not only in itself but as a time capsule... for one thing, gunther references the intelligentsia of the 30s and 40s (somehow without seeming like he's name dropping - but that could also be because the names are older... and some have fallen into obscurity). in a weird way, it reminded me of the movie Quiz Show, in its portrait of a time and (certain) placeDeath Be not Proud by John Gunther is a memoir about his son Johnny's sickness. Johnny is a seventeen year old boy who is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Johnny is sent to see Tracy Putnam a neurologist by his family doctor Traeger.Johnny has his first operation on April 29 which last six hours. Johnny had a welt on his head the size of a grape fruit. after his first operation Johnny see's countless doctor and tries many varieties of treatment. He tried mustard gas, a special diet, another
Fighting to survive is not easy, especially when one is diagnosed with a brain tumor. John Gunther Jr., also known as Johnny, struggles to hold on to life with the support of his family and friends. During his fight to survive, Johnny forms relationships with his caring doctors and becomes close friends. With the support of his family and friends, Johnny is confident that he can get through this stage of his life. Being a teenager, Johnny is eager and willing to do anything to continue on with
I think it is too easy to talk about children who die before adulthood as though they are saints. They are unflawed and therefore able to be exalted as perfect after their deaths. They are - in the eyes of the storytellers - eternally brave, friendly, and hopeful. While the copy of Death Be Not Proud that I have includes Johnny's diary and letters, I do not believe that this account of his life was true in the sense that it tells his story from his own mouth. How do we know that he was not just
i read this book because a student of mine had to read it for summer reading at FLC (franklin learning center). mostly, the book left me with a sad, disappointed feeling. i think that the topic of death is an important one, especially because my students are well-acquainted with it and should be given avenues through which to discuss it, but i'd like to think there's another, better book out there.
I don't like the goodreads rating system. I want to give this book 3 stars, but the designation "it was OK" is more fitting than "I liked it." Yet, 2 stars seems like an unnecessary slam.The book is a little saccharine for my taste. Basically it comes down to a father who loved his son and was full of justified or unjustified pride. According to Mr. Gunther, his son was: better, smarter, nicer, braver, etc than any other person on the face of the planet. I understand why he felt that way and I
Someone (okay, mt therapist) suggested I reread this. Was he comparing my MS to a grapefruit-sized brain tumor? Why is it that everyone who has a real medical issue wants to believe it's psychosomatic and everyone with a psychosomatic condition wants it to be real? My new take on the book, after fourteen years passing since I first read it:Tonight, I read someones review of Death Be Not Proud on Goodreads.com, a great review for a classic book, but for some misguided search for understanding I
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