A pointed, honest, and sometimes brutal, depiction of Brigadier General Bruce VanderKolk's journey while fighting prostate cancer, thyroid issues, and several types of skin cancer. Bruce detailed his journey through all of these struggles with the hope that his example would make it easier for others. Bruce strove to live a life that focused more on others rather than his struggles. He didn't just survive, he thrived.

Whether the reader is a patient, a caregiver, or knows someone that is fighting cancer, the reader will find 21 lessons from Bruce's example on how to thrive during the struggle against serious illness.