A desperate measure : set in the beautiful but rugged backcountry of Western Newfoundland / Vernon J. Benoit.

Believing he has an incurable illness Jacob Fleming makes an extraordinary decision. He realizes it is a decision that would be unthinkable to his family and friends. His decision requires careful and meticulous planning. Jacob knows that every aspect of his plan will have to be kept to himself and he will have to maintain as normal a daily routine as possible. He knows it will be hard but he is determined to follow his plan to the very end.