Dancing with Rejection: A Beginner's Guide to Immortality

by Michael R. Gaudet

In 1979, at age 19, Michael Gaudet was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. Thanks to a kidney transplant from his brother, Michael survived and later rose to prominence as a Canadian painter of monumental murals.Dancing With A Beginner's Guide to Immortality chronicles the untimely death of Michael's loving father, our hero's own near-death experience and his bohemian lifestyle in Canada of the 1970s and '80s. A cast of eccentric characters weaves us in and out of lusty tales of romance, gritty medical dramas, and encounters with the paranormal. Written like his murals, in large, bright swaths of sweeping narrative, this is a cosmic joy ride of a read....

282 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2015

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I found the stories to be well written. Michael has lead a very interesting life so far. Love the art work that that is thorough the book and look forward to seeing more of his. work! Not to mention more of his writing.

[Teri Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read! I can relate to so much of what Michael wrote about in his book from the kidney problems to being an artist and the "gypsy" spirit! Very well done Michael!

[Jan Mayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended. This articulate well-written memoir shares the author's psychic perception, spirituality, and creative forces after surviving kidney disease and a kidney transplant at a young age. Mr. Gaudet is one of those rare individuals who make life choices based on their higher calling and guidance by angels and higher powers. I loved the images of original artwork and murals. The Trinity and Angel Earth are particularly powerful. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this trilogy to see where Mr. Gaudet's free-spirited adventures take him next. I bought a copy of this book directly from the author, but that didn't influence this review.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

The adventurous visual artist Michael Gaudet has written a new book, Dancing With Rejection: A Beginner’s Guide to Immortality. It tells the moving story of the death of Michael’s loving father, his own near-death experience and life as an artist. There is romance, medical traumas and synchronistic brushes with the metaphysical.

Michael is a muralist and portrait painter among his many other pursuits and this book is another piece of artistry with rich lustre. It draws you in close provoking a notable intimacy much like his visual art.

Reading this inspirational story is a reminder that when there is hope, there is possibility and that good things are present even in the worst of times.

Despite his many difficulties, Michael, his family and friends and all who support him are grateful for the blessings in life and the many miracles they’ve encountered along the way.

Dancing With Rejection: A Beginner’s Guide to Immortality is a powerful work that will continue to profoundly impact our thinking about chronic kidney disease and and kidney donation.