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A review by leasummer
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe
5.0
I loved this book, even though sometimes I couldn't quite relate because of their financially privileged life, I couldn't stop reading and loving the story. It's the memoir about a son and his terminally ill mother and the books they read to pass the time during her treatment. It really shows a son (child) saying goodbye to their mother, which I think a lot of people would find helpful or at least comforting.
I wish there was more in depth discussion about the books. They are two very bookish people, I'm sure their discussions were more complex than what was presented in the book. The books were definitely the theme that got them from the first treatment through the end of her life. It is also a beautiful look at an extraordinary woman's life.
I found myself underlining and making notes in the margin - and using a dictionary a few times to look up words. Anyone who loves books should read this!
I wish there was more in depth discussion about the books. They are two very bookish people, I'm sure their discussions were more complex than what was presented in the book. The books were definitely the theme that got them from the first treatment through the end of her life. It is also a beautiful look at an extraordinary woman's life.
I found myself underlining and making notes in the margin - and using a dictionary a few times to look up words. Anyone who loves books should read this!