Iain Banks is a Scottish writer I have loved for a very long time. You may know him better as Iain M. Banks. He has written many wonderful novels in both mainstream and science fiction genres. My favourites are The Wasp Factory and Feersum Endjinn.
I was devastated to learn today that Iain Banks has terminal cancer.
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April 4th, 2013 at 9:51 am
It seems more and more people know someone or of someone with cancer. Is it growing more prevalent or does it just seem so? I’m sorry to hear of his illness.
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April 4th, 2013 at 4:46 pm
I don’t know David but I really, really want it to STOP! -hugs-
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April 4th, 2013 at 2:01 pm
I had heard of Iain Banks (The Wasp Factory) but not read any of his books. I followed your link to his Personal Statement – if only we could all deal with such awful life eventualities with as much poise and humour. I wish him well in whatever time he has.
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April 4th, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Me too. I’m still kind of stunned. People you admire always seem larger than life, and immortal somehow. But I think he’s going to make the most of every single moment he has left. Amazing man.
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