There are moments in life in which the cliff you were standing on collapses, rocks breaking apart as you are dragged into the valley. You couldn’t see that the cliff was already deteriorating, tumors silently growing inside you, while you were unaware of the impending fall. You awaken in a field with the debris, and you have to ask yourself: how do I continue to live in a body that is dying?
In the spring of 2021, Dr. Anthony Fairbanks had one of these life-altering moments. When you’re told you have one to two years to live, everything changes. In this book adapted from conversations with his daughter, Anthony invites you on a journey to answer that question, and to guide you towards a hope in the midst of the valley.
“Your book is a true testament of how to live and die at the same time while encouraging others to live. You speak truth with boldness in the mist of corroding despair. ‘One To Two Years’ is a must read for all who have lost a loved one from cancer or who are in the cradle of darkness about what to do next in this situation.”
Carl R. Word, author of A Date with Life
Amazing! The one word I would use to describe my friend and college football teammate Tony Fairbanks. Maybe 140 pounds soaking wet in college but was the kamikaze running down kickoffs sacrificing his body to make a difference in college football games!
From being a superintendent, associate college professor, executive director of the American Heart Association in Alaska and Montana to elementary school principal, high school football coach and now with his book One to Two Years, he continues to make a difference in people’s lives. This is a story about one tough guy!
Gary Hogeboom, Central Michigan teammate and Hall of Famer, NFL Quarterback for eleven seasons, real estate developer
“A testament to the power of life, faith, and family. ‘One To Two Years’ shares the personal journey of a friend to many… This book is a must read for those who must go on such a journey themselves or be there for others as they confront life and death.”
Dr. Landon Mascarenaz, educator, writer, and cofounder of the Open Systems Institute