I Lived Because I Was Loved

Todd Irwin refers to his life before and after cancer. Even thoughhe spent fifty-six years cancer-free the two and a half years duringwhich he battled cancer were defining. More than 1000 milesaway Glenn Thornton struggled with addiction and grieved theunexpected death of his child but he soon discovered a renewedpurpose for his life.In I Lived Because I Was Loved Irwin shares the story of his battlewith cancer and Thornton shares his story of donating stem cellsthat helped save Irwin's life. In addition Marie Irwin's wife offersher perspective of his cancer journey and recovery. Through theserecollections this memoir tells how the two families met and forgeda bond saving each other's lives in the name of love.This true story illustrates how love and kindness helped strangersface their own tragedies.