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What Does It Feel Like?
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Eve, a successful novelist, wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there. Her husband finally tells her the truth. She had surgery to remove a brain tumor, and the diagnosis is glioblastoma, an aggressive, malignant brain cancer.
The author received the same diagnosis and says this is her most autobiographical novel. At 144 pages, this is a novella, and easily read in one sitting.
Told as a series of vignettes as she navigates her new normal, this could be somber and depressing but in this author’s hands it’s filled with her trademark humor and optimism, even in the midst of struggles and heartbreak.
I have great admiration to those who can navigate difficulties with grace and courage. I wish all the best to the author, as well as her loving, supportive husband and children.
The author received the same diagnosis and says this is her most autobiographical novel. At 144 pages, this is a novella, and easily read in one sitting.
Told as a series of vignettes as she navigates her new normal, this could be somber and depressing but in this author’s hands it’s filled with her trademark humor and optimism, even in the midst of struggles and heartbreak.
I have great admiration to those who can navigate difficulties with grace and courage. I wish all the best to the author, as well as her loving, supportive husband and children.
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Wonderful review, Jan. I do have this one on my list as well.
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Great review, Jan! I loved this novella too!
A beautiful review Jan! This author is really courageous to write about her experience.
Great review Jan 😊
t sounds like the author has a really unique perspective. I'm intrigued by how she handles such a difficult topic with grace.
I’ve had this one in my list and I’m happy to see your 5 star rating! Great review. I’m looking forward to reading
I also found this harrowing when I read that this was partly autobiographical. Great review!
Excellent review Jan! This sounds like an emotional, but great read! 💛
A book about a successful novelist diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, written with humor and optimism??? Only Sophie Kinsella can pull that off. Very sad to hear about the author's diagnosis. Fabulous review, Jan. I was too frightened to put this title on reserve.....but you sold me! Love seeing those 5 stars. So glad you enjoyed this one.
A touching review! Such courageous people facing some tough situations. My aunt fought a battle with the same cancer.💔
Lovely review� I can only imagine how bittersweet it must be to write characters living your own battles!
Wonderful review, Jan! I have this on my list.
Sounds very powerful, especially for a novella! Terrific review Jan! 💗
Canadian Jen wrote: "Wonderful review, Jan. I do have this one on my list as well."Thanks Jen, it's a quick read. I hope you enjoy it as well!~
Amina wrote: "Great review, Jan! I loved this novella too!"Thanks Amina, a very personal story for your family - I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jayme wrote: "Lovely review! 💞"Thanks Jayme!
Tina wrote: "A beautiful review Jan! This author is really courageous to write about her experience."Thanks Tina, I agree. It must have been cathartic for her but very brave.
NZLisaM wrote: "Incredible review, Jan. 💜"Thanks Lisa
oh Great review Jan, I have this one waiting on my tbr... moving it up now 💕
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Great review Jan 😊"Thanks Dorie!
Taufiq wrote: "t sounds like the author has a really unique perspective. I'm intrigued by how she handles such a difficult topic with grace."As an author of humor I do think telling her story through this book was cathartic.
Diana wrote: "I’ve had this one in my list and I’m happy to see your 5 star rating! Great review. I’m looking forward to reading"Thanks Diana, I hope you find it as moving as I did.
Theresa wrote: "I also found this harrowing when I read that this was partly autobiographical. Great review!"Thanks Theresa. It's such a devastating diagnosis, my heart breaks for the author and her family,
Suzy wrote: "Excellent review Jan! This sounds like an emotional, but great read! 💛"Thanks Suzy, it was exactly that!
Terrific review, Jan! I’m glad this was a 5-star read—for you, it’s on my TBR list! ✨�
Jayne wrote: "A book about a successful novelist diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, written with humor and optimism??? Only Sophie Kinsella can pull that off. Very sad to hear about the author's diagnosis..."You'r right, only Sophie Kinsella could pull this off! It's very sad for the author, and such a devastating diagnosis. I know you do not gravitate to sad medical stories but I hope you give it a try. It's a very quick read!~
L.A. wrote: "A touching review! Such courageous people facing some tough situations. My aunt fought a battle with the same cancer.💔"Thanks L.A., I'm so sorry at the loss of your aunt. It's beyond sad, and such a devastating diagnosis.
Heidi wrote: "Lovely review� I can only imagine how bittersweet it must be to write characters living your own battles!"Thanks Heidi. The author says she processes things by writing about them and after reading her story, it's even more impressive that she was able to write this book.
Norma ~ The Sisters wrote: "Wonderful review, Jan! I have this on my list."Thanks Norma, I hope you find it as moving as I did
Catherine wrote: "Sounds very powerful, especially for a novella! Terrific review Jan! 💗"Very powerful! Thanks Catherine!
Lovely review, Jan. This was a special kind of book. 🤗💕
Wonderful review, Jan! 💝 I’m so glad that you enjoyed this novella too!
Fabulous review Jan glad you enjoyed this one! 🌸💙
