Eugene O'Kelly

  • Eugene O'Kelly was the CEO of KPMG, one of the world's largest accounting firms, when he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer at age 53.

  • Given only three months to live, he decided to write this memoir chronicling his final days.

  • O'Kelly approached his death with the same methodical planning he had applied to his successful business career.

  • He focused on "unwinding" relationships, experiencing perfect moments, and living in the present.

  • The book was completed by his wife after his passing in September 2005.

  • O'Kelly's background in corporate leadership heavily influenced his perspective on facing mortality and his desire to leave a lasting impact through his writing.

Books by Eugene O'Kelly