This was book was a very quick read, and had many moments that made me laugh out loud while covering very heavy emotional content. It made me realize that no matter how hard our everyday work and life challenges might seem, we should count our blessings and be a positive force to those around us based on McKinley's example. In particular, the idea of "I GET to do x" vs "I HAVE to do x". There were also some really incredible examples of "listening to the universe" that were quite awe inspiring and hard to deny. A great book for anyone to read- very inspirational and leaves you feeling positive based on the tremendous challenge the author overcame and how he handled it in a unique way. Buy it and read it!!!

I am a big fan of reading and also a practitioner of positivity. So, this book seemed right up my alley! I planned on reading, Meeting Death and Learning to Live, once had finished another book I had already started reading. However, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to read the first page: oops! The next thing I knew I had read the book cover to cover in one sitting! This book is raw, inspiring, uplifting and it is a road map to a positive mindset. I am grateful that the author used his experiences, his personal scars, and vulnerabilities to help transform and heal others! Great read!

I am going to give you a brief background that left me in bad depression. I had my left lung removed & my life drastically changed. I am not able to work, I was diagnosed with dementia. The neurologist said said I am not allowed to drive. I was trapped in my condo . I read McKinley’s book twice. I was shocked with everything he endured. If McKinley could survive I could to. I have known McKinley for years and have always admired him. This book helped me to slowly come out of my depression. I realized I can have a good life. This book can help everyone. It has helped me so much! McKinley, thank god you survived. Thank you for writing this book.

This was a very inspirational book! Truly shows the strength and fortitude McKinley had through this most challenging time and how he came out smiling on the other side. This is definitely a book worth reading. You are guaranteed to learn something about yourself, as well, and gain some perspective on how you could conquer your own challenges in life.

With the way the world is right now, we could all use a book that not only lifts up our spirits but also gives us tools to get through the difficulties. I have already read the book 3 times, but will keep going back to it because the inspiration, wisdom, and humor it offers are timeless. Readers will see how McKinley navigated through the intense life altering experience of heart transplant and his new life on the other side, and the strategies and personal philosophies he used to help....and these are things we can apply to our own lives. Thanks for the inspiration!