Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther is a novel in which you see the love a father has for his son. This true story is about a gifted boy named Johnny Gunther who died of a brain tumor at the age of seventeen. The book encounters his life, along with his family's, during this horrible time and shows the amazingly unselfish way that Johnny handles this situation. This story is portrays life in a way that is not seen very often – in a way that makes you notice what you have. One should be grateful for what you have today, because it may be gone tomorrow.
             " When he uttered that childhood wish – 'to do some good for this world' – he was reflecting all the gifts that had been given him, of goodness, gentleness, and warmth of spirit: he was one of those who thought earnestly that he owed the world a living, not vice versa" (Gunther 22). Johnny was concerned of those around him, not of himself. He felt that life was a precious gift that was given to him and he was willing to repay it. Although he was sickly and on the verge of losing his life, he cherished what he had. He used all his knowledge to the best of it and put all his effort into everything he did.
             "... It may seem an odd thing to write, but by this time we knew something of how lucky Johnny was, granted that he had to have a brain tumor at all," (Gunther 98). This was a statement made by Gunther, who knew to be grateful for Johnny's life. It was made after Johnny was able to use a real shampoo again. Johnny and his parents were people who were optimistic in every aspect. Johnny's life threatening disease did not delay them from seeing the good side of all things, as little as the usage of real shampoo.
             " Particularly I remember Johnny's considerateness, even when he got sicker," (Gunther 61). Here Gunther states the qualities of this selfless boy. Even when Johnny was hav
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