WINGMAN: ESCORTING MY FATHER TO A DEATH WITH DIGNITY
As Parkinson’s Disease attacks his brain and body, David Zimberoff, an uncompromising intellectual who loves his family and has much to live for, fears his downward trajectory will end with him losing his mind and burdening his children.
To avoid this torment and ensure he leaves on his terms, David makes the agonizing decision to fly halfway across the globe to end his life with medical assistance.
His choice begins a journey with his son, Daniel, which exposes past wounds and raises questions on how to live and how to die. Their story explores the transformation of a father and son’s relationship and the heart-wrenching issues surrounding assisted dying. Nearing his scheduled death, David faces his greatest challenge: can he find the healing and closure both he and Daniel seek before time runs out?
Praise for Wingman:
“Wingman is more than a narrative of dying; it is a portrait of living.” --Michelle Witte, Final Exit Network
“An elegantly written and deeply readable journey into life’s most profound decision—to die with dignity.” --ADM James “Sandy” Winnefeld (Ret.), author and former Vice Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff
“An intense odyssey through love, suffering, and acceptance.” --Dr. Richard Scott, MAID assessor and provider
“Wingman is not merely an account of how a man ends his suffering, but an exploration of family conflict reconciled through a final, transcendent act of love.” --Julie Lang, World Federation of Right to Die Societies
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Recording the audio book
Bringing the book to life
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