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About The Book
Written by Deborah Ziegler, the mother of Brittany Maynard—a twenty-nine-year-old woman with a terminal brain tumor—this touching and beautiful memoir captures and celebrates her daughter’s 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.
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.
"Brittany’s story…will have a ready audience, and Deborah’s frank account of their struggles will be comforting to others facing this difficult decision" (Booklist).
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books (October 25, 2016)
- Length: 352 pages
- ISBN13: 9781501128530
Raves and Reviews
"When 29-year-old Brittany is diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, she thinks almost immediately about ending her life with dignity . . . In this painfully honest memoir, Deborah, Brittany's mother, records the surgeries, treatments, and soul-searching that went into honoring Brittany's path . . . Brittany's story . . . will have a ready audience, and Deborah's frank account of their struggles will be comforting to others facing this difficult decision."
– Booklist (starred review)
"A graceful and touching gift of love and posthumous devotion from mother to daughter."
– Kirkus Reviews
"Heart-wrenching."
– Publishers Weekly
"Compassionately truthful and exceptionally well written. I think this will be a best seller that will move our cause forward."
– George Eighmey, JD, President of Death with Dignity
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- Author Photo (jpg): Deborah Ziegler Photography by Richard Dowdy(0.1 MB)
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