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This book of essays examines aspects of contemporary American poetry with an eye on its strengths and weaknesses, its cultural dismissals, its joys and fairy dust, its power to uplift and heal. It does some cheer-leading for good poetry.

This book is the personal battle story of dealing with the disease of Cancer and coping with terminal illness in a courageous, positive manner, offering hope, courage, understanding, medical management insight and more. Dr. Mike's story is a must read for those suffering from human disease, and will captivate the reader, offering empathy, comfort and hope for patients and their families dealing with a terrible disease. His son (also M.D.) offers coping strategies for those afflicted with cancer, in the prologue.