“My damages are not only impaired by my refusal to be ill but substantially comprised by my own actions.” (Robson p. 235)
This paragraph is powerful because Robson creatively injects his mind with a positive outlook to improve his life. He vows to own his journey with “cancer” and declines advice from world famous cancer-center. As result, the paragraph is a positive contrast from the pessimistic positions, dominated by the doctors throughout this story. His act of defiance against a system that is unjust in their treatment adds in making this an effective paragraph. I find valuable that Robson a lawyer: sentence himself to a prolonged life, not a death sentence as the doctors suggested.
He demonstrates mind over matter during a life threatening event, which is something many readers will connect to, and be inspired by.
Jay
