Beside two studies for his drawing, Chemotherapy and Christ, Robert has jotted down two lists of ideas for future paintings, as well as a list of chapters for his book, Illness & Healing. The finished book dispenses with these chapter divisions so it is revealing to see how Robert organized his book by themes, starting with technology and ending with religion. (Chemotherapy and Christ brings together the technology of wonder drugs and a religious icon in the same image). In between these are topics one might expect, such as “doctor and patient,” “hospital,” and “treatments.” “Visitors” and “family” are treated separately; visitors are sympathetic friends who come and go; whereas family represents a bond or social unit that may be scarred or altered by tragic circumstances. More unusual topics include “night time” and “windows.” These allow Robert to explore the interior thoughts and dreams of patients. It is interesting to note the category, “healing,” is separate from categories on doctors and treatments. Healing is not a procedure or a body function as much as it is a physical and psychic reconnection to the world.