Papa Emeritus Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 A couple of us mentioned this in the big thread but wanted to post it separately to see what others thoughts are. Do you think Neil wrote something - a letter, a book - about his battle (f*ck cancer) with the plan for it to be published posthumously? I obviously have no knowledge one way or the other, but I believe he likely did write something and that we will get to read it when the time is right (whenever that may be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I find it hard to believe that he wouldn't have written something about what he was going through. Whether or not we ever have a chance to read those words is the bigger question. He could have very well written something for his family and friends to remember him by and that's it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyo Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thought the same thing and you would think that he would have been writing during this time. Although at some point the sickness doesn't allow it. Sad all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Geddy mentioned in a couple of interviews that Neil was working on a book before his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I find it hard to believe that he wouldn't have written something about what he was going through. Whether or not we ever have a chance to read those words is the bigger question. He could have very well written something for his family and friends to remember him by and that's it. Provided that was what he wanted or was able to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Geddy mentioned in a couple of interviews that Neil was working on a book before his passing. Maybe a few lines of reflective writing that would sound good accompanying drop d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I honestly would not doubt that he chronicled this issue. There HAS to be something that he wrote throughout the last three years..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 He has explored the idea of death in so many songs, and experienced the deaths of those closest to him. It seems it’d be somewhat irresistible for NP to not explore his own impending mortality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) My opinion is that chronic illnesses, especially cancer, are horribly physically and emotionally draining. If he did have any will to get something done he may well have put it toward spending time with friends and family instead of writing. Writing was a huge part of him though; for the sake of those that would find meaning in it I hope he will leave something. RIP, Neil. ❤❤❤ Edited January 13, 2020 by blueschica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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