Nikki Gemmell’s timely and important book on euthanasia is written from an incredibly personal perspective. After explores Nikki’s relationship with her own mother, Elayn, who made the decision to end her own life – alone – after struggling with chronic pain and aging. While the book is partially about coming to terms with the loss of a parent, there are also investigations of the legal and moral issues surrounding euthanasia. The book is written in short sharp bursts but will hopefully reinvigorate debate around aging and the right to die with dignity in Australia.
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