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A review by lalatut
Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life: A Memoir by Delia Ephron
5.0
I knew nothing about this book or it’s author prior to reading it, but was instantly captivated from the beginning.
After reading this, our book club decided all memoirs should be written by people over 70 because they have perspective. Delia tells of her husband’s death and her own near-death battle with leukemia with raw & brutal honesty, yet the story is joyful, warm, and just sparkles with life & hope. She is surrounded by friends & falls in love with a man whose optimism and commitment probably saved her life. The book radiates joy despite the heavy subject matter.
It’s a book everyone should read, unless, perhaps, those to whom the story might hit too close to home. If you or a loved one have walked a similar path, it could definitely be a lot.
After reading this, our book club decided all memoirs should be written by people over 70 because they have perspective. Delia tells of her husband’s death and her own near-death battle with leukemia with raw & brutal honesty, yet the story is joyful, warm, and just sparkles with life & hope. She is surrounded by friends & falls in love with a man whose optimism and commitment probably saved her life. The book radiates joy despite the heavy subject matter.
It’s a book everyone should read, unless, perhaps, those to whom the story might hit too close to home. If you or a loved one have walked a similar path, it could definitely be a lot.