The End of Your Life Book Club

Name: The End of Your Life Book Club
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444706383
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Will Schwalbe

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Summary

The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe is an inspiring memoir chronicling the deep bond between a son and his mother through their shared love of reading. As they discuss various books during her chemotherapy sessions, the narrative explores themes of life, death, and the power of literature to provide comfort and connection during challenging times. Through these heartfelt conversations, the book beautifully captures the enduring impact of family, storytelling, and compassion.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you appreciate heartfelt stories about the transformative power of literature and the deep bonds between loved ones, this memoir may resonate with you. It offers an intimate look at how sharing books created a profound connection between a mother and son while highlighting the comfort and inspiration that reading can provide during difficult times.

The End of Your Life Book Club

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The inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close.

The inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close. For fans of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Last Lecture.

Description

Mary Anne Schwalbe is waiting for her chemotherapy treatments when Will casually asks her what she's reading. The conversation they have grows into a tradition: soon they are reading the same books so they can have something to talk about in the hospital waiting room.

Their choices range from classic (Howard's End) to popular (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), from fantastic (The Hobbit) to spiritual (Jon Kabat-Zinn), with many in between. We hear their passion for reading and their love for each other in their intimate and searching discussions.

A profoundly moving testament to the power of love between a child and a parent, and the power of reading in our lives.

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The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe receives praise for its heartfelt narrative about a mother-son relationship and their shared love for books. Critics commend the book for its touching exploration of life, death, and the enriching power of literature. Many reviewers highlight the inspiring and touching portrayal of the conversations between Schwalbe and his mother, emphasising the enduring impact of both familial bonds and books.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444706383

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Two Roads

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development Will Schwalbe

About the Author

Will Schwalbe has worked in publishing 'most recently as senior vice president and editor in chief of Hyperion Books'; digital media, as the founder and CEO of Cookstr.com; and as a journalist, writing for various publications including The New York Times and the South China Morning Post. He is on the boards of Yale University Press and the Kingsborough Community College Foundation.

Find out more about THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB on www.theendofyourlifebookclub.com

Follow Will on Twitter at @willsch, at facebook.com/will.schwalbe and on Pinterest at pinterest.com/willschwalbe/