Carrying the Tiger, Tony Stewart
Carrying the Tiger, Tony Stewart
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Carrying the Tiger
Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving

Author: Tony Stewart

Narrator: Tony Stewart

Unabridged: 7 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: West End Books

Published: 04/29/2025


Synopsis

Winner, GOLD MEDAL, Global Book Awards • Editor's Pick, Publisher's Weekly • Semi-Finalist for the BookLife PrizeAn inspiring story of love, loss and healingWhen Tony Stewart and his wife, Lynn, learned that she had incurable cancer, they sat together at their kitchen table—holding hands, cherishing their time, and wondering how to make the most of what remained.Thus began their extraordinary journey, of courage, humor, heartbreak, and unshakable love. Even after Lynn’s passing, Tony continued to walk beside her in memory, finding ways to honor his grief while opening his heart to healing.Carrying the Tiger is both a love story and a guide for anyone touched by illness, loss, or grief. As Tony describes his experiences during those years, he also reflects on their meaning: How can one feel tenderness and joy in the midst of shattering grief? What does it mean to live and love with your whole heart, regardless of the outcome?Tender, heartrending, and ultimately hopeful, Carrying the Tiger reminds us that even in the darkest places, light still breaks through. It will move you, comfort you, and stay with you long after the last page.“A beautiful and very human love story which breathes an extraordinary generosity of spirit." — David Newman, author of Talking with Doctors"Captures emotions and experiences that will be familiar to anyone who’s stood by a loved one facing a cancer diagnosis. But here, too, are quiet moments of joy and triumph; this is a work that will strengthen all who read it.” — Khalid Dar, MD, Oncologist, Mount Sinai Morningside“A remarkable odyssey.” — Publishers Weekly"A masterclass in facing life's hardest moments with grace." — IndieReader

Reviews

Goodreads review by Country Mama on May 16, 2025

Carrying The Tiger by Tony Stewart is a memoir book about the author's wife's journey with living and dying with cancer. I had an older brother who passed on when he was in his 30's from cancer and this book is about the truth of living with cancer and also what the realities are for the surviving r......more

Goodreads review by Clockwork Chapters on June 26, 2025

Carrying the Tiger is a memoir that follows the deeply personal and heart-wrenching story of Lynn and Tony. At first, their journey reads like a classic meet-cute romance they meet, fall in love, part ways, and then find their way back to each other. It feels like the perfect setup for a happily eve......more

Goodreads review by Ag on June 24, 2025

Let me start with a disclaimer: this is not a quick and easy read. It is emotionally charged, heartbreaking, and then, in the end, hopeful, yet still heartbreaking. The bittersweet ending, the heartfelt prose, and emotional depth – this cathartic book most definitely isn’t for everyone. I believe mos......more

Goodreads review by Natalie Hurst on May 06, 2025

Review of Tony’s book: I adored this book! Once I started reading Carrying the Tiger, I could not put it down. Somehow Mr. Stewart gives this memoir about loving and losing his wife to cancer the urgency of a thriller and the sweetness of a love story. Because this book is, at its heart, a testament......more

Goodreads review by Phyllis on June 24, 2025

In this memoir, Tony Stewart takes us through a three-part story, his wife Lynn’s cancer diagnosis, her battle with cancer, and her passing alongside the journey of grief that followed. The phrase “carrying the tiger” means taking on something powerful or dangerous for someone else. One element I esp......more