Lecretia's Choice

Name: Lecretia's Choice
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925355598
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A Story of Love, Death and the Law

By Matt Vickers

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Summary

Lecretia's Choice by Matt Vickers is a poignant biography and memoir that delves into the life of Lecretia Seales, a New Zealand lawyer. The book explores her courageous battle with a terminal illness and her pursuit of the legal right to choose assisted dying. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative highlights themes of love, determination, and the complex intersection of law and personal autonomy.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by powerful personal stories and exploring ethical and social dilemmas. It provides an intimate look at a courageous woman's battle for the right to choose her end-of-life options, making it an engaging read for those interested in human rights and personal empowerment.

A universal love story told with startling clarity and conviction, this book is compulsory reading for everyone who cares about the dignity we afford terminally ill people who want to die on their own terms

A powerful memoir by a grieving husband, about true love and a courageous woman's battle to change the law and die with dignity

Description

A successful young lawyer, Lecretia Seales met and fell in love with Matt Vickers in 2003. In Lecretia's Choice, Matt tells the story of their life together, and how it changed when his fiercely independent wife was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour.

The death she faced—slow, painful, dependent—was completely at odds with how she had lived her life. Lecretia wanted to die with dignity, but the law denied her that choice. With her characteristic spirit, she mounted a challenge in New Zealand's High Court, but as the battle raged, Lecretia's strength faded.

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Lecretia's Choice is praised for its compelling narrative of courage and determination amidst a legal battle against time. Reviewers highlight its poignant love story and rational call for change, lauding Matt Vickers' skilful, honest, and moving writing. The book is described as both heartbreaking and uplifting, offering an intimate insight into Lecretia Seales' advocacy for assisted dying. It's recognised for its emotional depth and its potential to inspire change.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925355598

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Matt Vickers Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

In 2015 Matt Vickers supported his wife, Lecretia Seales, in her campaign to gain the right to choose how she died. Lecretia's Choice is his first book.