Is it fatal?
Darkly funny lessons from a life that refused to stay broken
A self-help book shaped by real events, danger, humour and lived experience.
Most people assume resilience is a personality trait.
Something neat. Something earned. Something you master.
Mine came from snake bites, brain surgeries, robberies, joy, stupidity, luck, friends, science, bad decisions, and a single question that got me through all of it:
Is it fatal?
If the answer was no, I kept going.
Sometimes with humour. Sometimes with rage.
Always with the belief that life isn’t finished just because you’ve hit the floor.
This book is a memoir of absurd survival, sharp lessons, and the strange ways a life can put itself back together, not through perfection but through persistence, curiosity, and the occasional grumpy letter.
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About the Book
Is it Fatal?
Is It Fatal? is built from real moments when life, work and health pushed past the edge. It draws on years in Papua New Guinea, sudden shocks, field lessons, family history and a sense of humour that refused to quit. The book shows how one sharp question can cut through panic and help you keep going when everything feels too heavy. It matters because it speaks to anyone who has been pushed hard and needs proof that they are not alone.
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Who This Book Helps
This book is for people who feel worn down, lost or unsure how to keep going.
It speaks to anyone who wants meaning, calm and a way to see life with a little more light.
It will make you laugh out loud at moments where you once felt alone, and it will show that even the hardest days can shift.
You finish with one simple question and a clear way to use it when you think there is no way forward.
What You Will Get From It
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You will learn how to stay calm when life feels too heavy.
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You will see that even the worst days can shift when you slow down and ask one simple question.
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You will laugh at true stories that show how strange and human we all are.
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You will gain clear lessons you can use when you feel tired, lost or unsure what to do next.
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You will finish with a method that helps you find a way forward even when you think you have none.
About The Author
Dr. Nancy R Irwin
Nancy is a scientist and strategist who has spent many years working in Papua New Guinea and other parts of the world. She has supported farmers, advised governments and helped people gain access to banking and fair income. Her work centres on community strength, shared progress and practical action. She grew up in a family that believed in service, and she has carried that spirit into every part of her life. This book brings together the lessons, humour and insight she gained while helping others and rebuilding her own life many times.
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