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Page 10, The Shores
Book Review

Through The Lens Of Love: The book first came to my the opposite. It will be, instead, an
inspiring and uplifting experience for
attention more than a year ago
Facing Terminal Illness when its author, Robin Gross – three different kinds of readers.
who, through mutual friends, knew First, more than a “love story,” it is a
By Nils A. Shapiro of my background as the editor of story of love between two souls – a love
The opening sentence of more than two dozen published so full, so complete, so deep that it also
this book is unforgettable: books – asked me, as a courtesy, to expressed itself as friendship, where
“These were the best two examine her manuscript and offer such common interests as photography
years of my life,” Dick said my comments. I had very few to and gardens were shared and enjoyed
to me. suggest because I found this memoir as passions.
What makes these of her final two years of life with Second, because Robin was prescient
words so remarkable – and her husband so extraordinarily enough to have kept so many of the
stunningly poignant – is touching … and, equally important, letters, cards and other documents
that they were spoken to recognized immediately how both medical and personal that filled
the author by her physician valuable it would be as a guide to her crowded days and nights during
husband, Dr. Richard Gross, anyone faced with such a traumatic his final years. She also records here
shortly before he died ... and the years he was referring to situation. so many of the treatments, travels and
were those they had shared after he had been diagnosed as Since I first learned of this book, helpful ideas that enabled her to deal
having glioblastoma, an incurable form of brain cancer that the arrival of the coronavirus and its with Dick’s health issues – and at the
often means only months to live! He survived two years, threat of infection and rapid deaths of victims in hospitals same time extend his life and give him comfort. This
almost to the day. alone and without family for comfort has caused many to book is an excellent guide for anyone who must serve as a
This is the disease that was described by our “Medical forget that there are still those who must deal with the other caregiver for a loved one with a terminal illness, including
Matters” columnist in last month’s issue of Boca Club News, medical issues that were with us long before the pandemic. the importance of a wonderful support system. In her case,
Dr. Richard Nagler, as “one of the most lethal of all cancers This is a guide for those who must prepare for the worst “LotsaHelpingHands,” a network of volunteers comprised
... with a two-year survival rate of less than 25 percent.” ... as well as an inspiring story of how one couple’s loving of family, friends and Dr. Gross’s former patients offered
marriage conquered fear itself. to show their appreciation for his decades of devoted care
by, for example, driving him to some of his treatment
Dick (as he was known to family and friends) had
Chief’s Corner turned 64 in April of 2012, and he and Robin had then appointments – most of them an hour away in Boston – and
performed such other helpful tasks as shopping, or staying
celebrated their 40th anniversary with a trip to Monet’s
Garden in Giverny, France and the Keukenhof Garden in with him while Robin had to handle outside matters.
Dear Resident, Holland as part of a special tour where they indulged their And finally, as an example of Dick’s concern that
I want to take this mutual passions for photography and gardens. Back home Robin be happy and well cared for after his death, he
opportunity to say thank in Lakeville, Massachusetts, the pride of their beautiful insisted that they search together for a new home for
you for your continued home were the magnificent gardens they had designed Robin because – with the children on their own – their
support and appreciation and nurtured, filled with butterflies, hummingbirds, frogs, old home was too much for her to deal with herself.
for our department and a fish pond and even two pet peacocks at one point. They found their perfect home in a lovely community,
the officers who serve the With their four grown children – three daughters and a and arranged for a beautiful courtyard garden (birds,
Town of Jupiter. son – all now on their own, and Dick only a year away from butterflies and all) while he was still here to ensure that
We continue to provide thinking about retiring from his private medical practice, she would be happy ... his final gift to her.
the most professional he and Robin were looking forward to a second honeymoon *****
police services throughout lifestyle, as much in love as they had ever been. Because this book has been self-published, copies
our community while still Then, on May 20, 2012 their lives changed forever with of this paperback are available only from Amazon.
maintaining social distancing. Remember, we are here for that diagnosis – a tragic reminder that Dick’s brother, Sam, com – where it rapidly made Amazon’s bestseller list –
you and your family, day and night, and together, we can had died of the very same glioblastoma at the age of 65. and from the author. To order from the author, contact:
all stay safe and stay healthy during these challenging Through the Lens of Love is Robin’s memoir of how butterflylady144@yahoo.com. Through the Lens of Love:
times. this deeply committed couple decided to face so impossible Facing Terminal Illness is $14.95 in paperback. A Kindle
We look forward to seeing you again at one of our a life challenge. While the subject matter may lead some edition is also available exclusively from Amazon.com
events in the near future. Please continue to visit us on to assume this to be a depressing book, it is very much for $4.99.
our website at www.jupiter.fl.us/jpd, and on Facebook @
JupiterPolice to learn about important information and
upcoming events within the Town of Jupiter.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Kerr,
Chief of Police

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