Death Be Not Proud" is the unforgettable story of Johnny Gunther, who died of a brain tumor in 1947. At that time, a brain tumor meant certain death, for doctors were only then beginning to understand such things well enough to treat them at all. Today, someone with Johnny's illness has a far better chance of surviving. But Johnny faced his diagnosis and the terrible outlook with patience, courage, and humor.This is a strangely uplifting …showed first 75 words of 420 total…

…showed last 75 words of 420 total…desperate measures to which Johnny's parents and doctors went in their efforts to save him are somewhat graphic, and we can almost feel Johnny's pain.Johnny was not a saint, but he was brave and gentle. His illness never controlled him, and he fought the good fight. "Death Be Not Proud" is a worthy read. Similar books that you may enjoy: "Eric", by Doris Lund, and "Alex: The Life of a Child" by Frank Deford.