Book description
What makes a good death? A good daughter? In 2009, with her forties and a harsh wave of austerity on the horizon, Marianne Brooker's mother was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. She made a workshop of herself and her surroundings, combining creativity and activism in inventive ways. But over…
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1 author picked Intervals as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Intervals is a very moving and generous telling of what it means to give and receive care; it's a reflection on the author's mother's planned death. Stunning in its intimacy and urgent in its political purpose, the author is inviting us to think about the relationship between giving care and honouring life. This is a beautiful book.
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