Smell the Rose Blow Out the Candle

About the Book

This book is both a personal story and useful resource for pulmonary rehabilitation information. Rather than a treatment handbook, it is one patient’s perspective of available ways to cope with chronic disabilities. It is a comprehensive mind, body and spirit approach to wellness.

The metaphoric title, Smell The Rose Blow Out The Candle is the visualization of pursed-lip breathing; a lesson lung patients must learn to breathe effectively with COPD, especially emphysema.

The author’s 15 year successful journey to conquer a quality life with severe emphysema offers hope for those wanting to improve their skills in dealing with sick lungs and broken spirits.

About the Author

More than eight years ago, Bill returned to his hometown, to spend his retirement years and enjoy the quality of life he'd remembered. He had just spent 25 years in a large Metropolitan Oregon County; the last 10 as the Sheriff. In 1997, after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for many years he became disabled with severe emphysema. He has devoted countless volunteer hours to a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, helping other patients learn to cope with lung disease. He is often used as a motivational speaker. His book offers an interesting balance of both a personal story and a useful resource for COPD treatment and rehabilitation information.