The book “Burning Rubber” narrates a captivating tale of a single mother of three and a registered nurse who accompanied a dying man to his home in Myanmar, which led to various complexities. Upon returning to Vancouver, her health deteriorated, forcing her to retire from her profession. The story delves into medical conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM), which have a profound impact on a person’s life. It highlights themes of loss of purpose in life, grief, abuse, PTSD, addiction, recovery, as well as resilience and courage.