Cheri

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Cheri by Jo Ann Beard is a work of fiction that delves into the intertwined stories of ordinary people grappling with life's complexities. Set against the backdrop of both mundane and profound events, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, capturing the nuanced experiences of its characters as they navigate their personal challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by heartfelt explorations of relationships and life changes. It offers a beautifully crafted narrative that delves into the complexities of human connections, weaving a poignant and introspective story that resonates with emotional depth.

This heart wrenching novella honours all the wonders of life through the lens of one woman's journey towards death

This heart wrenching novella honours all the wonders of life through the lens of one woman's journey towards death

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Cheri has been living with cancer for many years. Now, she is dying. As she navigates the final weeks of her life and takes charge of the manner of her death, she is flooded with childhood memories and returns to the present with a renewed appreciation for the brilliance of life around her: the autumn has never been so beautiful, her daughters never as radiant.

Brave, incredibly strong and deeply loved, Cheri makes one last nerve-wracking journey across the country with her girls and her friends, knowing relief waits, welcoming as a frozen lake on the other side.

A masterpiece of fiction and memory, Cheri is a heart-breaking but glorious celebration of all the moments of beauty and pain that make an individual life, right up until its very last moments.

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Cheri by Jo Ann Beard is described as a profoundly moving and poignant work, overflowing with the complexities of life. The book is lauded for its extraordinary exploration of life's beauty, sacredness, and humour, while also offering sage-like wisdom for confronting life's cruelties and challenges. The author's wry voice and compassionate perspective offer readers a richly rewarding experience.

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ISBN: 9781800817852

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Jo Ann Beard is the author the collections Festival Days and The Boys of My Youth, and the novel In Zanesville. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Tin House, Best American Essays, and others, and has received a Whiting Foundation Award, fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters 2022 Award in Literature. She teaches writing at Sarah Lawrence College.

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