Life Is a Gift

After conducting more than 100 candid interviews of terminal patients in the Alive Hospice program, the Fishers deliver powerful stories revealing insights that come from facing death.

Robert Fisher earned a B.S.B.A from Henderson State University, a MBA from the University of Memphis, and a PhD from the University of Arkansas, with all degrees being in Management and Economics. He has been a university professor, dean, academic vice president, and has served as president of Belmont University in Nashville for the past six years. He is a Fulbright Scholar and serves in numerous volunteer roles including serving on the NCAA Division I Board and Executive Committee, the board of the Nashville Symphony, and is the current Chairman of the Greater Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Judy Fisher earned a B.S. from Henderson State University and a M.S. degree from the University of Central Arkansas. Her careers have included mother, Middle School science teacher, and currently, the campus-wide coordinator of interior construction and external landscaping/lighting at Belmont University. Judy conducted the large majority of the interviews for this project. Judy is active in community service where she serves on several non-profit boards including the American Lung Association, the Nashville Opera, and most notably, the board of Alive Hospice.