Miles To Go Before I Sleep by Claire Gilbert
The diary of an incurable cancer diagnosis, and finding hope in the face of mortality
Diagnosed with myeloma aged 54, and 'given' maybe months, maybe decades to live, Gilbert began writing to people dear to her, charting the course of her diagnosis and treatment, with honesty, gratitude, humour, even elationShining through the darkness of her letters there are moments of epiphany, comfort and inspiration; there are poems and pedicures, art and acupuncture, lipstick and Larkin, her faith and her partner, Sean. 'Walk with me,' she invites, and we are honoured to do so. * Saga *
intense, evocative and moving * Irish Times Weekend *
The story that Gilbert tells is an honest one, full of pain, fear and bitter truth * Irish Examiner *
If you are interested in reflections on life and death from someone who has stood in the wrinkle of time where the two almost touch, it's a great read ... a warm, witty, harrowing, captivating contemplation of disease, weakness, mortality and life ... The writing is literary, elegant and very beautiful, the book well-paced and finely balanced ... leavened with humorous observations and joyful delight. * Christianity Magazine *
Claire Gilbert's Miles to go Before I Sleep is a wonderful book...I was moved. -- JOHN DEMPSTER * The Inverness Courier *
'This is not a book about dying, but, rather, a book about how facing death enables us truly to live.' * The Church Times *
'Gilbert holds nothing back...[and] has an eye for small detail...What fills the book is the undoubted need for human companionship, love, support and prayers from her 'community of kindness'.' * The Pastoral Review *
intense, evocative and moving * Irish Times Weekend *
The story that Gilbert tells is an honest one, full of pain, fear and bitter truth * Irish Examiner *
If you are interested in reflections on life and death from someone who has stood in the wrinkle of time where the two almost touch, it's a great read ... a warm, witty, harrowing, captivating contemplation of disease, weakness, mortality and life ... The writing is literary, elegant and very beautiful, the book well-paced and finely balanced ... leavened with humorous observations and joyful delight. * Christianity Magazine *
Claire Gilbert's Miles to go Before I Sleep is a wonderful book...I was moved. -- JOHN DEMPSTER * The Inverness Courier *
'This is not a book about dying, but, rather, a book about how facing death enables us truly to live.' * The Church Times *
'Gilbert holds nothing back...[and] has an eye for small detail...What fills the book is the undoubted need for human companionship, love, support and prayers from her 'community of kindness'.' * The Pastoral Review *
Claire grew up in London, of Jewish, Scots, Spanish and English heritage. She lost her parents and all save one of her grandparents to cancer. She writes and speaks on ethics in public life, medicine and the environment as a moral philosopher and theologian and now from personal experience. She spent one summer ingloriously as a stand up comedian. She lives in London and Hastings with her partner Seán.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529359725 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529359724 |
| Title | Miles To Go Before I Sleep |
| Author | Claire Gilbert |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2021-03-18 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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