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FROM RAINDROPS TO AN OCEAN
An Indian-American Oncologist Discovers Faith’s Power From A Patient
© 2012 by Kashyap Patel, MD
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ISBN: 9781935507833
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DEDICATION
WITHOUT THE HELP, GUIDANCE AND friendship of a number of people, this book would not have come to fruition. I first want to thank Shelton Sanford, Connie McIntyre, and their family for their candid and frank recollections as they shared every minute detail of their personal lives and memories of Anne Sanford. I want to thank my family, especially my dear wife Alpa, my son Maharshi, and my parents Premila and Bhogi, for their constant inspiration and putting up with the frustrations that arose from the process of my writing. I also want to thank my business partners Dr. Welsh, Dr. Gor, Dr. Naidu, and Dr. Nathwani for allowing me to be more flexible with my time during the writing process. I also want to thank Becky Turner for guiding me through the writing process. I also want to thank my dear friends Swati and Vijay Daji for their constant support. Finally, I want to thank the late Anne Sanford for watching over me and inspiring me as I try to share her story.
From Raindrops to An Ocean is a remarkable story of Anne Sanford, a women who even in her darkest days never lost faith in God. Her spirit was one of grace and dignity. She touched all that knew her. Her deep spiritual life is beautifully felt and revealed by Dr. Patel.
—Mary Matthews Brantley, M.A., L.M.F.T
Teacher, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
“In his inspiring book, From Raindrops to An Ocean, Dr. Kashyap Patel tells the story of Anne Sanford, a woman whose deeply held spiritual beliefs and practices sustained and delivered her through a challenging ordeal with leukemia that ended in her death.
Because of its focus on the core human experiences of mortality, impermanence, and questions about meaning and purpose, this book will speak to a variety of readers facing serious challenges in their lives, including those not facing life-threatening illness. Dr. Patel’s account of Anne Sanford’s story should also appeal to spiritual seekers regardless of faith tradition.”
—Dr. Jeffrey G Brantley
Interim Executive Director of Duke Integrative Medicine
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About From Raindrops To An Ocean: An Indian-American Oncologist Discovers Faith's Power From A Patient“This book is the story of Anne Sanford, who was my childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 37 years. In the providence of God, she was called to suffer with an aggressive form of leukemia. Upon Anne’s diagnosis, her greatest desire was to be a faithful witness to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Anne’s witness has continued long after her death as is evident by the content of this book.” —Dr. Shelton P. Sanford, Senior Pastor, Westminister Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill, South Carolina “In his inspiring book, From Raindrops to An Ocean, Dr. Kashyap Patel tells the story of Anne Sanford, a woman whose deeply held spiritual beliefs and practices sustained and delivered her through a challenging ordeal with leukemia that ended in her death. Because of its focus on the core human experiences of mortality, impermanence, and questions about meaning and purpose, this book will speak to a variety of readers facing serious challenges in their lives, including those not facing life-threatening illness. Dr. Patel’s account of Anne Sanford’s story should also appeal to spiritual seekers regardless of faith tradition. ” —Dr. Jeffrey Brantley, Interim Executive Director of Duke Integrative Medicine |
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