Meet the writer

Based on personal experience and inspired by a profound passion for the subject, Counting Down the Breaths is written to educate and inform readers about the realities of end-of-life circumstances, particularly for caregivers and families navigating the emotional and practical challenges of terminal illness.

“Counting Down the Breaths is about loss, but more about the power of enduring love,” writes Allen R. Kates in the book’s foreword. “If you are going through a similar journey where the outcome is uncertain, or too certain, his book will help you get through the hard times.”

The memoir is especially timely, connecting with ongoing conversations about healthcare, patient advocacy, and the complexities of end-of-life care. Cushing’s work offers guidance and solace to caregivers, encouraging them to ask questions, seek support, and advocate for their loved ones while also sharing the raw, universal emotions of grief and healing.

Drawing from his own experiences, Cushing delivers a compassionate and honest account that resonates with anyone who has lost—or fears losing—a loved one to cancer or other terminal diseases.

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