Chasing the light

Author: Eugene Okelly
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is filled with deep emotion, recording every day Eugene Okelly took steps toward a new beginning. It is filled with his profound understanding of fate after he came to a realization. It chronicles his struggles against illness and his constant reflections on life and death, love and success, spirit, and the value of life. The profound insights from Eugene Okelly's final days of life are no less than a wake-up call for all working professionals. Life cannot be repeated, nor can it be skipped; we can only choose to spend it in a meaningful way: live in the present, chase the light! At the age of 53, Eugene Okelly was at the peak of his career and life. He served as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. His career was thriving, and his life was fulfilling, with his wife, children, family, and friends bringing him joy and happiness. He was also planning a brighter future in his mind: preparing for his next business trip, ensuring the long-term sustainability of his company, arranging weekend activities with his wife, and attending his daughter's eighth-grade orientation. However, as if struck by lightning, in May 2005, Eugene Okelly was diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer, with only 3 to 6 months left to live. Fate is so unpredictable. The bright future he had imagined was suddenly shrouded in shadow. He had to act swiftly, change course, revise his original life plan, and embrace the spirit of chasing the light on the golf course to make the most of his limited remaining time. This book is Eugene Okelly's confession during his final journey in life. From the moment he received the diagnosis to his passing, there were less than four months, but the emotional journey recorded in it remains unforgettable. Chasing the Light is filled with deep emotion, recording every day Eugene Okelly took steps toward a new beginning. It is filled with his profound understanding of fate after he came to a realization. It chronicles his struggles against illness and his constant reflections on life and death, love and success, spirit, and the value of life. The profound insights from Eugene Okelly's final days of life are no less than a wake-up call for all working professionals. Life cannot be repeated, nor can it be skipped; we can only choose to spend it in a meaningful way: live in the present, chase the light!