{"product_id":"play-till-you-hear-the-whistle-my-face-off-against-cancer-paperback","title":"Play Till You Hear The Whistle: My Face-Off Against Cancer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDVM Marc G. Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarc G. Mitchell, DVM, was in the prime of his life. As a successful New Hampshire veterinarian who was married to his veterinary-school sweetheart, he had a picture-perfect life in small-town New England. He lived close to his family and his lifelong friends. Years ago, he'd formed a street hockey team with some buddies who shared his stick-and-puck obsession, and he prided himself on being tough and fit. At forty-five, he still felt indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA devastating diagnosis of stage-three multiple myeloma blew apart Mitchell's idyllic life. The rare terminal cancer, which usually strikes much older people, brought him face-to-face with his own mortality. How would Mitchell react to the news that he would never grow old?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his new book, \u003ci\u003ePlay Till You Hear the Whistle\u003c\/i\u003e, Mitchell shares his experiences of living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. While he knows there is no cure, he continues to take advantage of every second. As he would in a hockey match, Mitchell plans to stay in the game-and give it his all-until it's over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn sharing his story, Mitchell hopes to help terminally ill individuals continue to live each day with humor, hope, and gratitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarc G. Mitchell, DVM, was raised on a horse farm in Kingston, New Hampshire. His family raised standardbred racehorses for nearly thirty years. Mitchell's fascination with and respect for horses led him to become a veterinarian. He earned his DVM from The Ohio State University, and he's worked in both large- and small-animal practices. His first book, \u003ci\u003eHoofprints in the Sand\u003c\/i\u003e, told the story of Mitchell's lifelong love of horses. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitchell was diagnosed with stage-three multiple myeloma. His condition is terminal, but he still makes the most of every moment. An avid street hockey player, he uses the metaphor of staying in the game for his enduring willpower and love of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42168081252487,"sku":"9781500307943","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e72b35603bddaa94adb76a43ae0d7f74.webp?v=1733332883","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/play-till-you-hear-the-whistle-my-face-off-against-cancer-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}