Monday, December 10, 2012

The End of Your Life Book Club


The End of Your Life Book Club
By Will Schwalbe



Rating:  3 Stars

How often do you ask someone, “What are you reading?”   This question usually prompts a long and satisfying conversation. It allows book aficionados to hear about new books. It reminds us to dig deep at the library for books once popular, but now sit as unchecked wallflowers.

“What are you reading?” This question is the launching point for The End of Your Life Book Club. It’s the story of an adult son and his dying mother who inadvertently begin a “book club of two” as she travels through the ordeal of cancer and chemotherapy—ultimately knowing the pancreatic cancer is terminal.

The End of Your Life Book Club is not depressing. It delves into the family relationships, but more importantly, it excavates a list of books for the reader to discover. After finishing The End of Your Life Book Club, I created a list of some of the books referenced for future reading.

My mother, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, read the book. She stated it reminded her of us.  Awww…….  I went right out and purchased her one of the primary books discussed in the book, Daily Strengths for Daily Needs by Mary Wilder Tileston. 

I believe this book is worthy of your time and money.  Let me know your thoughts if you decide to cozy up with this one.  


Read The End of Your Life Book Club if you like:
·      Recommendations for good books     
·      Interpersonal relationships
·      True stories

Favorite Quote:
“Still one thing I learned from Mom is this:  Reading isn’t the opposite of doing; it’s the opposite of dying. I will never be able to read my mother’s favorite books without thinking of her—when I pass them on and recommend them, I’ll know that some of what made her goes with them.” By Will Schwalbe

Content Rating:  None

Happy Reading,

Susanne






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