Review
... The Duecks... showed tremendous courage and principle against the forces of the state. What is remarkable is the forgiving spirit of the Duecks. It reminds one of the inner peace witnessed in those who were persecuted through the centuries for their faith. --
pre-publication comment by Dallas K. Miller, Q.C., lawyer, Alberta...An absolute must-read story of hope and courage for everyone whose family has been, or will be, affected by cancer... This book may change your life....a captivating, detailed account of the faith-walk through cancer that led Tyrell Dueck to the arms of his God... This book may change your life.
Mr. Griffiths has provided a poignant clarification of the central legal and ethical issues brought to light through Tyrell's courageous life... the balance between the legal community's respect for medical expertise and the patient's right to select an alternative approach... the balance between the State's obligation to protect and the invasive government intervention that sometimes borders on fascist paternalism. -- pre-publication comment by Dr. Donald Duncan, psychiatrist, Kelowna
...the modern forces of medicine, law and media turned a wrenching family decision into a precedent for the entire country... Is faith to be dismissed today in the face of medical 'certainties'? Or is there something here that even modern medicine can learn from? While raising many more questions, this book will help the reader to understand... the Duecks' commitment to Someone greater than science. -- pre-publication comment by Father Mark Miller, C.Ss.R., PhD., ethicist, Saskatoon
The story of Tyrell Dueck and his family needs to be told, their lawyer and adviser does a great job. This book will open the eyes of a skeptic, and give Canadians a taste of religious persecution and state harassment of the family. By reading this book, you will feel like you are right there with the family during those difficult weeks in early 1999. A must read for parents across this country! -- pre-publication comment by Dallas K. Miller, Q.C., lawyer, Alberta
This is an amazing... story of a young teenager and his family as they struggled not only against cancer, but against an intrusive system which sought to deny them the right to refuse conventional cancer treatment... A revealing and shocking account of certain trends in our society. -- pre-publication comment by Rev. Ben Kirkpatrick, retired pastor, Saskatchewan
From the Back Cover
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable events that were talked about in the living rooms and across the coffee tables of millions.
What would you do if State representatives rang your doorbell and threatened to amputate your leg or your child's leg? 13-year old Tyrell Dueck was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors said he needed chemotherapy and an amputation to survive. Tyrell and his family said they would rely on God and alternative medicine for a complete healing instead.
With a belief in the medical establishment on the one side, a belief in God on the other, and an impassable chasm between, what followed was a controversy that was reported by major news networks and newspapers across the continent as each remarkable event unfolded.
This book has something for everyone who followed this story in the news:
* An explanation of why hundreds of thousands of people regarded this story as remarkable, if not miraculous
* A frank look at the struggles of Tyrell & his parents for the right to choose and believe
* An expos of true faith suppressed by the legal institution
* Excerpts from court transcripts
* Appendices of court documents
* A chapter on the subject of alternative cancer treatment, with references
* A bibliography of useful reference material on the subject of alternative cancer treatment
* Photographs
