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Title: Explora Books to Feature The Genome of Faith at London Book Fair 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 7th Mar 2026 - Dr. Labilles, an epidemiologist with a PhD in Applied Public Health Epidemiology, shares his journey from researching disease patterns to facing a life-altering diagnosis: stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastases. The book chronicles his transition from healer to patient, and from relying solely on science to discovering a sustaining force he calls "Grace." Grace, as he defines it, is an unearned favor that allowed him to navigate fear, uncertainty, and the physical challenges of treatment.The memoir details his medical journey with clarity and candor. After initial chemotherapy caused severe side effects, genomic sequencing identified a rare MET exon 14 skipping mutation, opening the path to precision oncology. Dr. Labilles explains how targeted therapies offered both practical survival benefits and a renewed perspective on the possibilities of medicine. These passages ground the book in the realities of modern science, while his reflections move seamlessly into questions of meaning, trust, and fortitude.Faith and community are equally central. Dr. Labilles credits his parish communities and family as sources of guidance and strength. Through stories of prayer, ritual, and connection, he demonstrates how faith and science can coexist without conflict. The book positions hope and grace not as abstract concepts but as daily companions in the face of profound uncertainty.Interwoven with these themes are personal reflections on heritage, legacy, and love. Dr. Labilles explores his ancestry, the significance of his namesake Ulysses S. Grant, and the values passed down from his parents. The memoir closes with a deeply personal letter to his four children, emphasizing forgiveness, love, and the search for God...

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