Now into its second edition: EIGHTEEN MONTHS- A LOVE STORY INTERRUPTED is not a work of fiction. The characters are based upon real people and the content is true to its original intentions. It is about the life of two Canadians, Sharon and Charlie, who found and knew each other for a mere eighteen months. Together they travel on a daunting journey. It is a story of humour, compassion, fear, support, love, anger and utter frustration, culminating in death and many unanswered questions. It is also a story of a human relationship that testifies to the strength and will of both the terminally ill patient and her partner as he comes to accept her illness and the short period of time they will spend together. Much has been written for women by women on the subject of breast cancer. This story is written from a man's perspective, of my relationship, albeit fleeting with my partner.About the Author: Alan L. Simons was born, raised and educated in London, England, and worked for various newspapers in England as well as served for a number of years in the British Army. Immigrating to Canada during the Trudeau era, he resumed his career in the newspaper and magazine field. As a diplomat he served as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Rwanda to Canada from 1999 to 2002. He has lectured and designed courses as well as been a moderator at numerous institutions in the areas of therapeutic management, communications and religion in politics. Currently he is publisher of a respected Internet international news and video service dealing with issues relating to terrorism, intolerance, antisemitism, hate and ethno-centric violence. After living for several years in Amsterdam, he returned to Toronto and is presently working on his fourth book, a novel, set in France, which addresses cultural diversity issues that go beyond stereotypes in society. Simons is also a survivor of colorectal cancer.