Summary
An eloquent, heartfelt account of a young boy’s fight with cancer and of a mother’s determination and resilience, which see their family through to his recovery.An eloquent, heartfelt account of a young boy’s fight with cancer and of a mother’s determination and resilience, which see their family through to his recovery.As her ten-year-old son sits at the kitchen table one evening, Lise Marzouk inspects his mouth and discovers an unusual growth, which doctors later confirm is cancerous. When …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590510971 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590510976 |
| Author: | Lise Marzouk, Adriana Hunter |
| Publisher: | Other Press LLC |
| Imprint: | Other Press LLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 29 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 133mm |
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Critics Review
“Powerful…gripping…takes your breath away.” – La R
“The author documents her fears, doubts and tender memories of caring for a sick son and two other children.” —New York Times Book Review
“[Marzouk’s] determination and sheer willpower to endure this ordeal shine through on nearly every page…A powerful, emotionally resonant memoir.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Out of a mother’s tragedy comes a full scope of emotions, thoughts, and strategies for combatting the unbearable pain and sorrow of possibly losing her child. It is with a raw honesty and intricate precision that Lise Marzouk shares her terrifying experience.” —Cécile David-Weill, author of Parents Under the Influence: Words of Wisdom from a Former Bad Mother
“Powerful…gripping…takes your breath away.” —La République des livres
“A masterful work, a hymn to love.” —L’Infirmière magazine
“A beautiful story…Admirable in its precision and delicacy.” —Le Monde des livres
About The Author
Lise Marzouk
Lise Marzouk has published several nonfiction titles in France on myths and the imaginary.Ifis her first memoir and English language debut.Adriana Hunterstudied French and Drama at the University of London. She has translated more than eighty books, including Veronique Olmi’sBakhitaand Herve Le Tellier’sElectrico W, winner of the French-American Foundation’s 2013 Translation Prize in Fiction. She lives in Kent, England.
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