Through the Eyes of a Storm: Perspective Gained Through a Cancer Journey

Mark A. McSwain

July 2011 · iUniverse

About this eBook

Marks world was rocked in December of 2007 just a week before Christmas. At the age of forty-four, he was diagnosed with very serious cancer. On the day following his cancer diagnosis, his father-in-law was killed in a tragic accident at work. The lessons learned through his journey are the principles laid out in this book. It is the authors desire to provide encouragement and hope for anyone going through a storm in their life whether it is cancer or some other unexpected crisis. The author reveals the ups and downs, the trials and heartaches as well as the victories and joys of a journey through a crisis. Not only is the reader reminded that there is life after a crisis, there is also life during the crisis. Storms can be horrible and destructive but they cannot by their nature last forever. A new day is coming. This book can help you to see that and to begin picking up the pieces and moving forward.

About the author

Mark McSwain was born in rural West Tennessee. He is married to Dottie and they have two sons, Scott and Matthew. Mark is a pastor and received his education at Union University, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark is a cancer survivor. In 2007, the week before Christmas, Mark was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the base of his tongue at the age of forty-four. Mark endured sixteen chemotherapy treatments and thirty-five radiation treatments with nine different entry points on his neck. The principles he learned and the opportunities he has been given to encourage others led him to write this book. Mark and Dottie are actively involved in the American Cancer Society, particularly with Relay for Life and encourage everyone to support this great cause through gifts and service.