Laugh, I Thought I'd Die: My Life with ALS

Ian W. Toal is a nurse in Barrie, Ontario.

Dennis Kaye was an independent logger working in British Columbia when
he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in his
thirties. This insightful book takes us from his logging days through
the diagnosis of his illness and his struggle to come to terms with its
effect on his life. Kaye writes passionately and honestly about life
with ALS, and about his involvement with the “right to die” debate
that centred on another ALS patient, Sue Rodriguez. All of this is
spiced with witty and occasionally black humor, which is an important
factor in how Kaye has dealt with illness. Any anger or bitterness he
feels is discussed frankly and constructively.

This is an excellent book for anyone concerned with a chronic illness
or dying. By his example, Kaye shows us how to live in the face of great
adversity.