ABOUT THE BOOK

Hope Is All I Have: Defying the Odds of Cancer is a raw account of William Douglas’ experience with cancer, from the initial diagnosis to his journey through treatment and beyond. Throughout the book, Douglas shares his thoughts and feelings, giving readers a glimpse into the mind of a patient navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

“Defying all odds after a shocking death experience in surgery, Billy Douglas did more than
survive. He lived—and he continues to live to share his inspirational story with other cancer
patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. This is a compelling book of faith—in both the spiritual and humanistic senses of that word—in which, as Billy says, PAP: Positive Attitude Prevails. Hope, Is All I Have is as engaging as it is empowering.”
—Jonathan Haupt, executive director,
Pat Conroy Literary Center

“ As a Medical Oncologist, I am exposed to the effects of cancer almost every day. Despite the
obvious suffering that can accompany a cancer diagnosis, there are also moments of great hope and inspiration. Billy’s story is one of these examples of stealing light from potential darkness. I often feel like my career in cancer medicine allows me to understand to some extent what our patients are going through as they receive and tackle a cancer diagnosis. Stories like this one make me realize that I don’t know the half of it. Billy’s descriptions of the events he experienced help open my eyes to all of the aspects of a cancer journey that I would never even imagine having not walked in the shoes of someone dealing with the struggle first-hand. I hope that his story will serve as inspiration to patients facing cancer themselves, as well as those working to help find better therapies.”
—Todd Gourdin, Medical Oncologist,
Medical University of South Carolina

“In his book, Hope Is All I Have, Billy Douglas invites us on his life-threatening journey with
cancer. In the nitty-gritty of his own experience, the highs and the lows, we’re able to see and
appreciate that much more of what many who battle this dreaded disease experience themselves. Along the journey, Billy points us to God’s hand at work and expresses his unstinting gratitude for God’s provision and his unfailing hope in Him. The ultimate destination of his journey—and the book—is a near-death experience that fuels Billy’s faith in and witness to the Lord. By the end of the journey, we ourselves are in touch with the Hope that gives Billy and us true hope.”
—Rev. Dr. William E. W. Robinson,
Senior Pastor/Head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island,
Author of Metaphor, Morality, and the Spirit in Romans 8:1-7.

BOOK EXCERPT BUY THE BOOK

• Great read…inspiring and the author is great and his wife is the real hero.
  Nat Ritch
• BILLY a wonderful, inspirational, fascinating, gripping, heartfelt, humorous, all round best book! A must read!
  Cherie Hemmingsen
• Short Book Review – Life altering events often redefine us by their very nature. This is one griping story written by a close industry friend, Billy Douglas , who refused to let the “Old Man In” (per Clint Eastwood and lyrics by Toby Keith who died of stomach cancer). Rather, Billy placed his faith in the “Old Man” and lives to tell you about it! Cancer Sucks! It’s a great read! Click on link below:
  Bruce Hawkins
• I’ve read a lot of books, but this one touched my heart. It is so well written. You do not want to put it down. It’s a book about courage and having a great attitude. Billy looks at the world as a beautiful place and God saved him for a reason. Buy this book, you will not regret it. And it will change your mind and your life
  Cathy Douglas
• This book puts a new meaning on positivity and hope. Billy, you are a walking miracle and I am so happy you put it in writing. I love your positive attitude, faith and humor. Linda is your angel on earth and I loved how you fought this together.
  Peggy Cook
• I am a Cancer Survivor myself. When I started reading this book I could not wait to Just keep reading. I worked in Radiology and his descriptions of every detail make you feel you are right with him. I loved his positive attitude every day and how him and his wife planned each day. It was like an adventure even though it is the scariest and the hardest time of your life. Trust me I know. What he went through he is a miracle to be alive and God kept him alive to share his story to give us Hope. I read books when I had Cancer . This is absolutely the best book on Cancer I have ever read and the details and humor and history. Plus his wife Linda was and is great support and their love for each other. The bonus was all the good food she was cooking for him the recipes were in the back of the book. I already made the Lasagna my husband said it was the best he ever had. I think God kept William alive to touch our hearts and souls. To inspire us it’s so easy for the Doctors to tell us we have a certain amount of years left with certain types of Cancer. I’m here to tell you it’s a Mental fight and a will to live. The love of Family. So I’m so proud of William Douglas. God had plans for you. This book is written beautifully and you can feel every emotion. I hope everyone buys it.
  Sheila Janssen
• The day I received my copy in the mail I was excited to start reading it. I could not put it down. The book will capture your heart from the beginning and your faith in God grows as you read how He touched Billy and brought him to the hope he has. I read it all but one chapter before laying it down. You will love this book from beginning to end. God bless you and Linda as you carry on his work.
  Trudy Taylor
• This is a wonderful story of not only hope, but also true love, and most importantly, Faith in God. As I read his memoir, his writings made me feel like I was right there with him, actually experiencing every grueling moment of his fight with cancer. Wonderful book and I highly recommend you read it.
  Glenn young
• This is an inspirational book. It is written from the patient’s view of being treated from cancer. I felt like I was there as he was going through his treatment. His wife was so supportive. This book is interesting to read. It gives you a a lot of hope and faith!
  Donna Reeves
• Hope Is All I Have is a powerful story of CHOOSING faith and optimism in what could have been the darkest time of his life. This book is inspirational on so many levels – not just the power of positive thinking. The love that Billy and Linda have for each other and their family and the deep appreciation they have for everyone who cared for them provided the strength needed to – not just survive – but to choose joy in the process.
  Donna Maddox
• Once you start reading this book it’s hard to put it down. A very compelling story and well written. Good job Mr. Douglas
  Leroy