The Undying

The Undying is a groundbreaking memoir that delves into the complexities of illness and the societal perceptions surrounding cancer. Written by Anne Boyer, this compelling narrative unfolds after her diagnosis with an aggressive cancer at the age of 41, while she is grappling with the realities of motherhood. In a world dominated by data, misinformation, and the trials faced by those suffering, Anne Boyer navigates this landscape with fierce intellect and emotional depth. The book serves not just as a chronicle of her personal battle, but also as a broader exploration of illness through history, touching on themes as vast as friendship, community, and the literary echoes of suffering. 'A profound and unforgettable document on the experience of life itself', The Undying is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the human condition in the face of adversity. Perfect for cancer survivors, chronic illness advocates, and readers interested in the intersection of literature and illness, this book invites you to reflect on the importance of empathy and shared experiences in the fight against disease. Experience an eloquent and vivid meditation on cancer that is as disarming as it is enlightening. With its thoughtful prose, The Undying challenges us to rethink our approach to health, art, and the bonds that unite us, making it a transformational read for this era. Order your B-format paperback edition today and delve into this remarkable exploration of the intersection of life, illness, and art.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990859
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320


Description:
When Anne Boyer was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer as a single mother at the age of 41, she found herself plunged into a world in which real bodies are transformed into data points on screens, where hoaxes and misinformation are everywhere, where the criticisms and encouragements visited upon the ill can be as wrong-headed as each other - and where the importance of the art, literature and friendships that persist in the face of suffering was thrown into stark relief.Her investigation of the quackeries, casualties and ecological costs of cancer became an exploration of illness, from the present day back to the insurrectionary lepers and dream diarists of the ancient world; and her exploration of illness in turn grew into 'a profound and unforgettable document on the experience of life itself' (Sally Rooney).Furious, courageous, endlessly surprising and deeply humane, The Undying is an Illness as Metaphor for the 21st century- a truly brilliant thinker and writer's acclaimed meditation on cancer, the cancer industry, friendship, community and the sicknesses and glories of contemporary life.

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