Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide ~ Book Review

This is the story of my younger brother, Dr. Manu Dua, who battled oral cancer for almost two years.

These are a series of blogs that he penned when faced with his own mortality at the young age of 34. He had accepted and made peace with his fate. These blogs are filled with much depth and wisdom. It chronicles his realization of life and what and who truly matters.

May these blogs serve as a gentle reminder to not take life for granted. That no matter what we plan, things are out of our control, call it our fate or destiny. That through the darkest of times, there is still hope, and the power of the human spirit through adversities prevails.

May you find comfort in his words should you or your loved ones walk this difficult road.

-Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

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Dr. Manu Dua

19 August 2021

Laurel Elite

Adult Non-Fiction

Memoir | Self-Help | Personal Growth

94 Pages

My Rating ~ 4 bites

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Dr. Manu Dua faced many challenges in his short life, but none so challenging and devastating as fighting oral cancer, more than once, for two years. In his series of blog posts there are so many nuggets of wisdom gained so early in his life. Wisdom that should have been learned over many more years, but due to his battles he learned earlier than most of us. 

He waxes philosophical about many things over the course of this book, but it was in his pain, discomfort, and suffering he learned to find peace. I cannot comprehend what he went through as I’ve not had the same experience, but I watched my mom battle stomach cancer that took her from us in just over a year. She faced everything with stoicism, rarely railing at the world. In Dua’s words I hear my mom. It’s been a year since she left us and this book both saddens and heals me in equal measure.

​Dr. Manu Dua was a Canadian Dentist. He was born and brought up in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He moved to Canada in his teenage years, went to University of Calgary for Undergrad. He graduated with his DMD from the University of British Columbia and practiced Dentistry in Calgary, AB. He was a foodie, loved playing sports and had an optimistic view on life. He was kind, giving, and he would volunteer his services to the less fortunate which brought him much contentment. He had an infectious laugh and was a joy to be around with. He lived life in his own terms and was at the peak of his life when he was diagnosed with Oral Cancer.

He passed away in Canada at the age of 34. 

His book was printed posthumously. He is survived by his parents, sister, brother in law and nephews.

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2024 American Legacy Book Awards in Health-Cancer
2024 International Impact Book Awards Winner in Death and Dying (Grief and Bereavement)
2023 Distinguished Favorite by NYC Big Book Award
2022 CIPA EVVY Gold Award Winner in Motivational/Inspirational, Bronze Memoir

 

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