LOVE'S WORK by Gillian Rose is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the author's experience with terminal cancer, blending personal narrative with philosophical reflection. Rose’s writing captures the raw emotions of love, loss, and mortality, offering readers a poignant meditation on life’s fragility and the enduring power of human connection. Through her candid and thoughtful prose, she invites us to confront the realities of death with honesty and grace, making the book not only a testament to her resilience but also a profound exploration of what it means to live fully in the face of inevitable loss.
LOVE'S WORK by Gillian Rose is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the author's experience with terminal cancer, blending personal narrative with philosophical reflection. Rose’s writing captures the raw emotions of love, loss, and mortality, offering readers a poignant meditation on life’s fragility and the enduring power of human connection. Through her candid and thoughtful prose, she invites us to confront the realities of death with honesty and grace, making the book not only a testament to her resilience but also a profound exploration of what it means to live fully in the face of inevitable loss.
Chatto & Windus, London, 1995 very good copy in very good condition including a clipping of a review from The Tablet dated August 1996)
