115 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070407163
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 February 1999
Description
In the summer of 1983, Annie Ernaux's mother fell ill and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This collection of journal entries traces the descent of her mother into the depths of the disease and reveals the author's own complex feelings.
Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 67%
dark 31%
challenging 21%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 18%
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Death of parent, Grief, Death
115 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070407163
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 February 1999
Description
In the summer of 1983, Annie Ernaux's mother fell ill and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This collection of journal entries traces the descent of her mother into the depths of the disease and reveals the author's own complex feelings.
Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 67%
dark 31%
challenging 21%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 18%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Death