Holding Heaven and Earth in One Hand: A True Story about Living and Dying by Nancy Cobble, MD with Joy Sawyer. For all people who want to live life more fully. Cobble found herself on the receiving end of a diagnosis of terminal cancer. She set out to record her thoughts and feelings not just for her own sake, but to leave her husband and children 'a connection with me and with the Lord I serve.' Her ideas and insights will teach and inspire not only those who are facing terminal illness but all who want to 'live better.'