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When the doctor found a grapefruit-sized tumor on his left kidney, Pearcy was worried about his future. The doctor used an innovative procedure, including a robotic surgery system, to remove the kidney and the tumor. The surgery was successful, but within a year, an MRI revealed that the cancer cells had metastasized and entered other areas of the body. During that same year, Pearcy lost his wife of fifty-two years to a massive heart attack. Pearcy could have given up, but he chose to fight. This began a journey of education where Pearcy would learn all he could about his own health and the illness he was fighting. Pearcy gathered all he learned and wrote a book in order to help others deal with similar situations. He also felt that his education into how the body works and what can be done to extend one’s longevity would be beneficial to most people.
Pearcy’s book is a personal journey through his cancer and self-education. He also includes a brief history of his own life after the loss of his father and the hardships he endured. He shares these to give the reader a better understanding of what has shaped his life and made him the man he became. Although brief, Pearcy’s story is easy to read and contains advice to support others going through a health crisis. This book can be a useful guide for those concerned about improving their physical fitness. It offers many resources to help the interested get started. Readers who need a nudge in the right direction to begin their journey into unlocking the secrets of their health and well-being could find Pearcy’s book a welcome introduction.