On My Own /
"In an eloquent, deeply personal and moving book, beloved NPR radio host Diane Rehm speaks about the death of her husband of fifty-four years-- and of her struggle to reconstruct her life without him. John Rehm was diagnosed with Parksinson's. Nine years later, he passed away, having made...
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Vintage Books,
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Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
Publication Dates: |
2017. ©2016 |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Summary: |
"In an eloquent, deeply personal and moving book, beloved NPR radio host Diane Rehm speaks about the death of her husband of fifty-four years-- and of her struggle to reconstruct her life without him. John Rehm was diagnosed with Parksinson's. Nine years later, he passed away, having made the difficult choice to end his extended illness by refusing to eat, drink, or accept medication. This process transformed Diane into an advocate for increased conversation about end-of-life care and the right to die on one's own terms, as well as a brave and sympathetic voice for anyone who must learn how |
Carrier Form: | 162 pages: photographs ; 20 cm |
ISBN: |
9781101973646 1101973641 |
CLC: | K837.125.42 |
Call Number: | K837.125.42/R345R |