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The Spare Room

$43.95
Discover 'The Spare Room,' a poignant novel by Helen Garner that delves into the complexities of friendship, illness, and emotional resilience. As Helen prepares her Melbourne home for her friend Nicola's arrival from Sydney, she unwittingly steps into the role of caregiver and confidante. Nicola's struggle with advanced cancer becomes the backdrop for an intimate exploration of love, hardship, and the human spirit.

This B-format paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2009, comprises 208 pages that beautifully intertwine raw emotion and superb storytelling. Garner's exceptional dialogue and flawless pacing guide you through the tumultuous journey of two women confronting life's deepest challenges. As Nicola seeks treatment and hope, Helen faces her own internal battles, creating a rich narrative landscape that resonates with readers.

Perfect for book lovers interested in themes of friendship, healthcare struggles, and emotional depth, 'The Spare Room' is an essential addition to your collection. Enjoy free shipping on your purchase, and receive this captivating story within 10 days. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921520280
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 208


Description:
Helen prepares her spare room for her friend Nicola, who is flying down from Sydney for a three-week visit. But this is no ordinary visit - Nicola has advanced cancer. She is coming to Melbourne to receive treatment she believes will cure her. From the moment Nicola steps off the plane, Helen becomes her nurse, her protector, her guardian angel and her stony judge. The Spare Room tells a story of compassion and rage as the two women - one sceptical, one stubbornly serene - negotiate their way through Nicola's gruelling treatments. Garner's dialogue is pitch perfect, her sense of pacing flawless as this novel draws to its terrible and transcendent finale.

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The Spare Room

$43.95
Discover 'The Spare Room,' a poignant novel by Helen Garner that delves into the complexities of friendship, illness, and emotional resilience. As Helen prepares her Melbourne home for her friend Nicola's arrival from Sydney, she unwittingly steps into the role of caregiver and confidante. Nicola's struggle with advanced cancer becomes the backdrop for an intimate exploration of love, hardship, and the human spirit.

This B-format paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2009, comprises 208 pages that beautifully intertwine raw emotion and superb storytelling. Garner's exceptional dialogue and flawless pacing guide you through the tumultuous journey of two women confronting life's deepest challenges. As Nicola seeks treatment and hope, Helen faces her own internal battles, creating a rich narrative landscape that resonates with readers.

Perfect for book lovers interested in themes of friendship, healthcare struggles, and emotional depth, 'The Spare Room' is an essential addition to your collection. Enjoy free shipping on your purchase, and receive this captivating story within 10 days. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921520280
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 208


Description:
Helen prepares her spare room for her friend Nicola, who is flying down from Sydney for a three-week visit. But this is no ordinary visit - Nicola has advanced cancer. She is coming to Melbourne to receive treatment she believes will cure her. From the moment Nicola steps off the plane, Helen becomes her nurse, her protector, her guardian angel and her stony judge. The Spare Room tells a story of compassion and rage as the two women - one sceptical, one stubbornly serene - negotiate their way through Nicola's gruelling treatments. Garner's dialogue is pitch perfect, her sense of pacing flawless as this novel draws to its terrible and transcendent finale.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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