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Eugene O’Kelly, at 53 the successful Chairman and CEO of KPMG, was enjoying a prosperous life with his wife, children and a bright future. In May 2005 he received a diagnosis of late‑stage brain cancer and was given only three to six months to live. The book follows his journey from diagnosis to death in less than four months, offering intimate reflections on life and death, love, success, spirituality, and the search for meaning. Through his candid account, O’Kelly shares his gradual awakening to a deeper understanding of what matters most and presents a compelling message about living a vivid, balanced, and meaningful life.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Eugene O'Kelly
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