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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
i think i had a different idea of what the boom was- i thought it would be more about her relationships, less about her cancer. it was beautifully written but not what i intended to read about
Memoirs, what can I say…I love them!
Delia Ephron, the less famous, but arguably equally talented, sister of Nora Ephron, has quite the story to tell following the death of her sister (so sad and so shocking to us, but Delia lived through the secret of it all) and her husband.
Tragedy, love, medical miracles, and a happy ending.
Well written book and fascinating story.
Delia Ephron, the less famous, but arguably equally talented, sister of Nora Ephron, has quite the story to tell following the death of her sister (so sad and so shocking to us, but Delia lived through the secret of it all) and her husband.
Tragedy, love, medical miracles, and a happy ending.
Well written book and fascinating story.
Moving book about finding love at 70 and surviving and thriving after a big health scare.
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
A honest, vulnerable telling of the love, loss and health hardship in Delia Ephron’s life. Her battle with leukemia is a remarkable one and the love in her life buoyed her in the darkest times.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
It was a slow start but picked up the pace. Some scenes were heartbreaking.
I feel like I was the wrong audience for this. The story pulls on your heart strings in a good way and the writing is personal, but I just wasn’t very interested in it!
I listened to this memoir read by the author. Delia Ephron was married to Jerry, the love of her life, for decades. Shortly after losing her beloved sister to leukemia, Jerry died. As she processed her grief, she decided to close his phone line. The incredibly difficult struggle with Verizon led to an op ed published in the New York Times. This turn of events led to a second chance at love in her seventies. This is a wonderful look at aging, loss, illness, hopelessness, and ultimately hope.
I don't know how I keep getting drawn into these medical dramas but I'm into it - Delia Ephron's memoir of grief, loss and personal medical journey with Leukemia that hits her in her 70s was a compelling listen. It's always incredible to think through what possibilities for medical intervention is available for those in the US with the means to access it. I'm happy for her and wish for all the same level of access and success in their treatments. Bone marrow transplant does not seem like a fun process. OOOF!
Meh. It started off strong, but I was over it before the book was finished. It seemed to drag on.