The FEAR OF LIVING is based on a Near Death Expierence by the Author. The story centers around the L.B.J. Tropical Medical Center, on the Island of Tutuila American Samoa. The story discloses the Authors different outlook on life as a result of the NDE, especially pertaining to religious expierences and beliefs. There are exerpts from the authors diaries, as well as some of the notes he attempted while on life support in the ICU. He recalls writing none of these. While the book is based on fact, there is some humor injected throughout.Opinions and statements by the Author are his opinions and not designed as any attempt to sway readers over to his way of thinking.