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Tender portrayal of ageing and love: Heroic Measures
Heroic Measures is a touching story about the struggles of ageing and letting go of cherished belongings. It also explores the complexities of love and relationships. This book would be a good read for those looking for a bittersweet story that captures the essence of growing old in a world that is constantly changing. Its unique feature is its portrayal of the emotional attachment that is formed with objects and animals, and how we cope when we have to let go of them.
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ISBN: 9781782271949
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $15.14
Authors:
Jill Ciment
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Date of Publication: 2015-08-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Contemporary
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Goodreads rating: 3.59
(rated by 1383 readers)
Description
Moving on is never easy.Ruth and Alex Cohen are saying goodbye to their beloved New York apartment – because how can they turn down a million dollars? Tomorrow they will open their doors to the eclectic, maddening house-hunters of this city. But Manhattan is in chaos; an unmarked petrol truck is blocking the city’s main tunnel, spreading fears of terrorism and threatening to disrupt a sacred bidding war over the ageing couple’s home.Across town, their adored old dachshund Dorothy lies sick in a hospital cage. She doesn’t understand why she has been abandoned – all she knows is that Death is coming for her, and she isn’t ready.Unravelling over a long weekend, Heroic Measures is a bittersweet, comic tale of what it means to grow old in a world you no longer recognise. It is also a gentle paean to New York, to fleeting beauty, and to holding on to what we love with all our might.
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