Clover is a Death Doula, an occupation, which I didn't even know existed.. like birth doulas help mothers through their pregnancy and birth, a death doula helps people in their final weeks of life and then death.
She hasn't had the best of lives; her parents left her alone a lot when she was a child. Then they were killed while away and Clover went to live with her grandfather. She has good memories of her life with him, reading books and Sunday breakfasts out with him. But in my view it didn't really help her with living life.
As a death doula she makes written collections of her 'clients' thoughts, regrets and advice shared with her in their last few moments.
The only thing is, she isn't really living her own life. At first her emotional amour prevents her from moving forward, eventually when she lets her guard down, a transition takes place and she opens up to her neighbour and a feisty client who helps her to start to value her own life.
Slowly we see her start to live, experiencing love, friendship and the rich rewards of relationships.
It wasn't a book I would have chosen if it hadn't been recommended to me, but I'm glad I've read it and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Try it and make up your own minds?
Chrisxx
PS, I getting used to my new chair, which arrived this morning, it's comfy but a bit low, altho I sat in it this afternoon and slept for 2 hours!
It sounds very interesting. I didn't know such a thing existed either but it's intriguing xx
ReplyDeleteI loved Eleonora Elephant so will have to find this one. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a death doula. That's an interesting concept for a book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a strange occupation. A bit like hospice but without the nursing? I think I would enjoy that book.
ReplyDeleteAre there some kind of risers you could get for your chair?
Eleanor Oliphant, I think. It was a very good read.
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