Professionals Review Goodbye, Walter
Walter and Lillian Schifter
What are people saying about Goodbye, Walter?
Here is a sampling:
Reporter RuthAnn Hogue's 1997 newspaper series of daily interviews with terminal cancer patient Walter Schifter during his final three weeks of life was itself a remarkable and beautiful piece of journalism. In her new book, "Goodbye Walter," Hogue revisits those three weeks much like a "The Making Of..." documentary film. This time, she inserts herself and her
feelings as her friendship with Walter grows even as his health deteriorates. Her candor about her own emotions and her sensitivity to Walter's hopeless plight are touching and gentle. Her skillful story-telling draws you in and won't let go. Hogue quite literally lets you see into her soul. A very honest and gutsy book as well as a very good read.
Anthony Sommer, newspaper reporter (The Phoenix Gazette 1972-1996 and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1998-2005).
"Goodbye, Walter" is a story about living as much as it is a chronicle of one brave man's march toward death. Author RuthAnn Hogue turns journalism into a powerful story of friendship and self-discovery. In taking us along on this intimate and personal journey, she reminds us--and herself--of the great gifts of love and of faith and of how the two are eternally entwined. Somehow, by celebrating life, she makes facing death a little less frightening for us all.
Phil Alvidrez, former executive news director for KTVK Channel 3 in Phoenix, Co-Owner MagicDust Television
"This book is a necessary read for anyone pondering what our existence on earth is about. This story is a reaffirmation of life."
Mark Potter, independent film director, MPotter Productions.
"RuthAnn Hogue’s secret is her commanding use of specific, concrete detail to draw the reader into the world she creates. Much like a maestro, who note by note builds a symphony, she is a master at her craft. "
Linda Shelley Whiting, Author/Historian
"Few things are so certain nor so frequently avoided as having to face our own mortality. In a brief but remarkably deep relationship, journalist RuthAnn Hogue and cancer patient Walter Schifter take us through Walter's journey home to the edge of the veil and provide us with the knowledge of the only thing that is truly important in our earthly existence — love. Hogue was forever changed by the experience, and so was I."
Paul M. Howey, author of "Shoah: Journey from the Ashes" and "Freckles: The mystery of the little white dog in the desert".
"Speaking as one who has experienced the grief of losing a father to Alzheimer's Disease and a grandfather to nursing-home abuse, Hogue's book struck a deep chord within me. Her work celebrates the end of life instead of having us fear it. It will be a Godsend to those who are left behind -- as well as those who are traveling their own journey home."
Bob Stump, R-District 9, Arizona House of Representatives, Health Committee Co-Chair.
"This is an important story, beautifully and sensitively told."
Bev Harvey, Write Visions
Final Farewell
Lee Allen, The Tucson Weekly
http://www.arizonabeehive.com/featurestories.html
Cecily Markland, The Arizona Beehive
Your Turn:
Post a review at epinions.com.
What are people saying about Goodbye, Walter?Here is a sampling:
Reporter RuthAnn Hogue's 1997 newspaper series of daily interviews with terminal cancer patient Walter Schifter during his final three weeks of life was itself a remarkable and beautiful piece of journalism. In her new book, "Goodbye Walter," Hogue revisits those three weeks much like a "The Making Of..." documentary film. This time, she inserts herself and her
feelings as her friendship with Walter grows even as his health deteriorates. Her candor about her own emotions and her sensitivity to Walter's hopeless plight are touching and gentle. Her skillful story-telling draws you in and won't let go. Hogue quite literally lets you see into her soul. A very honest and gutsy book as well as a very good read.
Anthony Sommer, newspaper reporter (The Phoenix Gazette 1972-1996 and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1998-2005).
"Goodbye, Walter" is a story about living as much as it is a chronicle of one brave man's march toward death. Author RuthAnn Hogue turns journalism into a powerful story of friendship and self-discovery. In taking us along on this intimate and personal journey, she reminds us--and herself--of the great gifts of love and of faith and of how the two are eternally entwined. Somehow, by celebrating life, she makes facing death a little less frightening for us all.
Phil Alvidrez, former executive news director for KTVK Channel 3 in Phoenix, Co-Owner MagicDust Television
"This book is a necessary read for anyone pondering what our existence on earth is about. This story is a reaffirmation of life."
Mark Potter, independent film director, MPotter Productions.
"RuthAnn Hogue’s secret is her commanding use of specific, concrete detail to draw the reader into the world she creates. Much like a maestro, who note by note builds a symphony, she is a master at her craft. "
Linda Shelley Whiting, Author/Historian
"Few things are so certain nor so frequently avoided as having to face our own mortality. In a brief but remarkably deep relationship, journalist RuthAnn Hogue and cancer patient Walter Schifter take us through Walter's journey home to the edge of the veil and provide us with the knowledge of the only thing that is truly important in our earthly existence — love. Hogue was forever changed by the experience, and so was I."
Paul M. Howey, author of "Shoah: Journey from the Ashes" and "Freckles: The mystery of the little white dog in the desert".
"Speaking as one who has experienced the grief of losing a father to Alzheimer's Disease and a grandfather to nursing-home abuse, Hogue's book struck a deep chord within me. Her work celebrates the end of life instead of having us fear it. It will be a Godsend to those who are left behind -- as well as those who are traveling their own journey home."
Bob Stump, R-District 9, Arizona House of Representatives, Health Committee Co-Chair.
"This is an important story, beautifully and sensitively told."
Bev Harvey, Write Visions
Final Farewell
Lee Allen, The Tucson Weekly
http://www.arizonabeehive.com/featurestories.html
Cecily Markland, The Arizona Beehive
Your Turn:
Post a review at epinions.com.
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