The End of Your Life Book Club

The End of Your Life Book Club
ISBN-10
0307739783
ISBN-13
9780307739780
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
336
Language
English
Published
2013
Publisher
Vintage Books
Author
Will Schwalbe

Description

The author recounts his mother's life, recalling how they discussed books during the final stages of her last illness and describing how this activity furthered their appreciation for literature, and strengthened their bond.

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