Todd Irwin refers to his life before and after cancer. Even though
he spent fifty-six years cancer-free, the two and a half years during
which he battled cancer were defining. More than 1,000 miles
away, Glenn Thornton struggled with addiction and grieved the
unexpected death of his child, but he soon discovered a renewed
purpose for his life.
In I Lived Because I Was Loved, Irwin shares the story of his battle
with cancer, and Thornton shares his story of donating stem cells
that helped save Irwin's life. In addition, Marie, Irwin's wife, offers
her perspective of his cancer journey and recovery. Through these
recollections, this memoir tells how the two families met and forged
a bond, saving each other's lives in the name of love.
This true story illustrates how love and kindness helped strangers
face their own tragedies.