Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer, creator of several Australian travel-photo books contracted lung cancer. He decided not to despair but to create a funny book to encourage people not to give up when facing adversity in life. This is an outrageous and witty account of his time spent in hospital, spiced with descriptions of episodes from his life. The reader will also learn about many of his observations and insights affecting our everyday life. Also in the process the author debunks some of our modern day myths.