The Last Chapter: Gene Amole on DyingBig Earth Publishing, 2002 - 170 страници Denver's beloved columnist Gene Amole stunned readers of the Rocky Mountain News in October 2001 when he announced in his column that he was dying. He passed away six months later, just shy of his 79th birthday. This book presents Amole's powerful, poignant, and first-person account of his last days. |
Съдържание
Its time to write the final chapter | 1 |
As the indignities come to visit one must laugh | 15 |
Letter conjures up delightful memories | 29 |
Old oak buffet stays snow shovel goes | 43 |
Readers recall my golden radio days | 44 |
No mans an island even while dying | 57 |
A surefire way to avoid the chill of the grave | 71 |
Writing helps me cope with waiting | 84 |
Even in Maui the memories drift back to Curtis Street | 113 |
Kiteflying painting sends me soaring | 119 |
Island supermarket also has food for the spirit | 125 |
Maui? Wowie what a place | 131 |
Barrets Homer inspired Poitier | 137 |
When Im awake Im appreciative | 143 |
Death still at bay so scrape my teeth | 149 |
Several bright lights from my past go dark | 155 |
DIA in trouble? I would say I told you so but | 97 |
richly enjoyed my News4 cameo | 101 |
Ive chowed down on dog but never knowingly | 107 |
Recalling Gene Amole | 169 |
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