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johnboyce's review against another edition
5.0
A stunningly beautiful, uplifting and revealing look at death and dying in the UK. This should be read by anyone who thinks that they, or anyone that they may love, might, at some point in the future, die.
nicolarr's review against another edition
5.0
This is excellent, reflective, informative, beautifully written.
jjayld's review against another edition
3.0
Disappointing. I didn’t get on with the style of writing. Too many ‘I grinned at him’. I didn’t finish the book
immyhodges's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
3.75
Breathtakingly heartbreaking.
Dr Rachel Clarke is an excellant pallative care doctor and shows the reader the way how hospices are full of life and love.
The story of Maria and Pete, the elderly couple who been together from teens and still together for 50+ years reminded me on my own grandparents and the endless love. The dying wife and the worry of the husband who has never been alone.
The care Dr Clarkes father receives is beautiful and surrounded by family and love, reminding me despite cancer cruelness it doesnt break a family. The fact that so many hospice are underfunded and rely on charities and donations is disgusting.
The last few chapters had me in tears.
Dr Rachel Clarke is an excellant pallative care doctor and shows the reader the way how hospices are full of life and love.
The story of Maria and Pete, the elderly couple who been together from teens and still together for 50+ years reminded me on my own grandparents and the endless love. The dying wife and the worry of the husband who has never been alone.
The care Dr Clarkes father receives is beautiful and surrounded by family and love, reminding me despite cancer cruelness it doesnt break a family. The fact that so many hospice are underfunded and rely on charities and donations is disgusting.
The last few chapters had me in tears.
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vilwes's review against another edition
5.0
It took me almost 3 months to read this book, partly due to the fact that I would always start crying while reading, which makes the whole reading part harder. It is a beautifully written book, maybe the author tries a bit hard to make it beautiful at times, but beautiful nonetheless. I would really recommend this book as it has a lot of important lessons to teach us about the nature of dying.
preetic's review against another edition
5.0
Very personal. A bit self-indulgent
Rich language
The grief & loss can be applied to (living) relationships too
Rich language
The grief & loss can be applied to (living) relationships too
avarla's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
judeyk's review against another edition
5.0
I had not heard of a palliative care doctor. This was a wonderful and emotional book.