Wild and Precious Life
β Scribed by Deborah Ziegler
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 352
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Written by Deborah Ziegler, the mother of Brittany Maynardβa twenty-nine-year-old woman with a terminal brain tumorβthis touching and beautiful memoir captures and celebrates her daughterβs spirit and the mostly untold story of Brittany's last year of life as she chose her right to die with dignity, a journey that inspired millions. "Brittanyβs storyβ¦will have a ready audience, and Deborahβs frank account of their struggles will be comforting to others facing this difficult decision" (Booklist). In this poignant, powerful book, Deborah Ziegler makes good on the promise she made to her only child: that she would honor her daughter and carry forward her legacy by sharing their story and offering hope, empowerment, and inspiration to the growing tens of millions of people who are struggling with end-of-life issues.
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