What makes a life? If we are lucky, a loving and supportive partner. A meaningful pursuit. A community to help build and shape. An abiding faith. A chance to achieve great things and give back along the way by serving others with one’s gifts, abilities, and experiences. Bruce McIntyre had it all — enough to […]
Until reading his book, I did not know the severity of his medical condition and that there were two separate but critical tracks his life was following simultaneously. Ironically, I believe Bruce had adopted the same attitude with his medical professionals, who, like me, might have been unaware of the other meaningful life-altering transaction occurring […]
McIntyre has taken on the task of memoir with eloquence, honesty, and insight that will resonate with all. It takes guts to share your life with strangers—and his struggles, particularly his harrowing bout with cancer, are profound. His thoughtful words will allow readers to find meaning and hope in their own time of crises. The […]
There Are No Answers Here, Only Questions is the story of McIntyre’s journeys, and it is a true pleasure to ride along with him. Throughout this skillful and engaging memoir, I was reminded how many people make up a life and how much better off we are for that gift. Read full testimonial. — Paul […]
There Are No Answers Here, Only Questions is a beautifully written memoir full of hope and inspiration. With humor, grace, and the cleansing power of complete honesty, McIntyre writes about two life-changing events and how he found the courage to meet them head-on. This memoir teaches gratitude, humility, and the beauty of the human spirit. […]
As the waves of change ebb and flow, McIntyre shares an essential truth, and a valuable lesson learned: “loads are lighter when the lifting is shared.” This is a book to which I will surely return, to spend time with its brightly wrought characters, and to contemplate the many lessons offered and apply them to […]
In his richly entertaining memoir, McIntyre writes, “I’m careful not to give advice, but only tell my story.” That’s no small thing. Stories are the common language of humanity, reflecting the true heart of being alive. When told honestly, with humor and wisdom, stories carry all the meaning that we can wish for. They’re also […]
There is a business to sell and cancer to deal with as McIntyre takes us deep into his story, guided by his parent’s early words, “Work on it for a while, and then I’ll be along.” It’s a brave and compassionate story; I recommend it. — Amy Rupertus Peacock, coauthor of Old Breed General with […]
Writing with honesty and humility, Bruce McIntyre pulls us into his world where unexpected events create transformational consequences. McIntyre skillfully portrays a personal story that will have readers reflecting on how his life lessons resonate with their own lives. He has given the reader a wonderful gift. — Mark de Castrique, author of Secret Lives
McIntyre’s insightful memoir and his transformation after two life-altering experiences will offer hope when life becomes difficult. He is a visionary, catalyst, and man of faith who continues to change the world, not with answers but with questions. — Rev. Dr. Maria Hanlin, First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, and former executive director of Mecklenburg Ministries, Charlotte.