I am sixty-five years old. I have lived a beautiful life with many stories to tell. I have cancer. Throughout his life, Gilbert Lailvaux has faced many challenges, but Laughter Through Tears tells the story of his toughest one: cancer. From childhood memories of growing up in South Africa, to a new life in England, with many anecdotes along the way, this is the true story of how Gilbert came face to face with the awful disease, but never allowed it to destroy him or his faith. Through a series of memoirs, Laughter Through Tears will make you laugh, cry and feel grateful for every day that you have. It is the story of how love, family and mental strength can keep you going, even in the most trying of times.