March 2021
Intermediate to advanced
304 pages
7h 34m
English
The rhythm of life is a powerful beat.
—Sammy Davis Jr.
“You need to book a flight down to Newport Beach immediately.” My mom’s voice was breathless and quick with intensity.
“What? I don’t understand,” I said.
“As soon as the plane landed, the ambulance took him. He’s at Hoag Hospital. Hurry. Book you and your dad a flight. There may not be much time left. He’s very sick. His heart is failing.”
The conversation was brief, direct, and focused. I remember how my heart beat frantically in my chest as I hung up the phone. Before I could mentally or emotionally process what was happening, shock kicked in, and the next few hours became a set of disjointed memories. I vaguely remember going online, booking ...