Finch in My Brain: How I forgot how to read but found how to live

Martino Sclavi was given 18 months to live after being diagnosed with grade 4 brain cancer. He wrote this book, which charts the effects of his experience on his relationship with his son, marriage, work, and himself, to show that it is possible to change the story of our lives with determination and a sense of humor.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2018
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Whenever I see Martino, I am reminded of how little I know about life and death compared to him. How we don't know what is within us or what may lie on the other side. I hope it's as magical and beautiful as this book.

Russell Brand, the acclaimed film producer, embarked on a remarkable journey after being diagnosed with grade 4 brain cancer. Initially attributing his intense headaches to his hectic lifestyle, he was shocked to discover the true nature of his condition. With an estimated 18 months to live, Martino faced an uncertain future. However, he refused to let cancer define him.

In a remarkable act of defiance, Martino underwent brain surgery while awake. To his amazement, he lost the ability to recognize words. Undeterred, he closed his eyes and began to move his fingers across the keyboard, using his sense of touch to write this extraordinary book. Martino calls the computerised voice that reads his words to him "Alex."

Learning to live in a new way, Martino's book charts the effects of his experience on his relationship with his young son, his marriage, his work, and with himself. In the wake of his illness, everything must be reconfigured, forcing him to question the habits, dreams, and beliefs of his old life and confront the present. What he finds is strange and beautiful.

Through his search for the words between life and death, Martino demonstrates that with determination and a subtle, persistent sense of humor, it is possible to change the story of our lives. His journey is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of the human mind to overcome adversity.

Martino's book is a raw, brave, and heart-lifting testament to the human spirit. It reminds us of the importance of cherishing every moment and living life to the fullest. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we have the power to rewrite our own stories and create a beautiful future.

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 198 x 142 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473649743