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Right to Die
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A thoughtful, nuanced exploration of a deeply personal and ethical question.
For readers seeking to engage with complex moral and philosophical issues.
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About the Ebook
Naomi is haunted by a troubling secret. Stuggling to come to terms with her husband's death, her biggest dread is finding out that Adam knew of her betrayal. He left behind an intimate diary - but dare she read it? Will it set her mind at rest - or will it destroy the fragile control she has over her grief?
Caught by the unfolding story, Naomi discovers more than she bargained for. Adam writes of his feelings for her, his challenging career, his burning ambition. How one by one his dreams evaporate when he is diagnosed with a degenerative condition. Motor Neurone Disease. How he resolves to mastermind his own exit at a time of his choice... but time is one luxury he can't afford. Soon he won't be able to do it alone. Can he ask a friend, or even a relative to commit murder? Adam's fierce determination to retain control of his own body against insurmountable odds fills his journal with a passion and drive that transcend his situation, and transfix the reader.
A startingly clear-sighted and courageous story, this novel explores the collision between uncomprimising laws, complex loyalties and human compassion.
Was it only two days ago? Seems like two hundred years. I was still in work mode then. Adam O'Neill, investagative journalist, columnist, would-be novelist. Researching my material. Amassing facts. And today? Yep. Sitting here consciously absorbing it, it's a totally different kettle of fish. You hear of people who know they have X minutes left before the bomb goes off, or a vehicle bursts into flames, or they drown. People say their whole life flashes before them. But what about when the countdown is longer - weeks or months - or even years?
Review
There are few novels which deal with the issues of contemporary medical ethics in the lively and intensely readable way that [these] do. ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Authentic Scottish voices and captivating narratives.
- Rich cultural heritage woven throughout every page.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
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About the Author
Hazel McHaffie is a trained nurse and midwife who has carried out extensive research into medical ethics and has lectured around the world. She is widely published in the medical and academic spheres, and her move into fiction is a culmination of her far-reaching medical knowledge and her creative writing talent. Her novel, Right to Die, was short-listed for the British Medical Association Book Award.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 21 March 2014
Print Length: 328 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781909912991
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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