Intimations of mortality

by Violet Weingarten

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. What's notable here is the progress we have or have not made since the 70's in cancer treatment. Statistically our survivorship is higher because we have improved early diagnosis. I think attitudes have changed around mastectomy because reconstruction surgery is available and has advanced considerably. But emotionally, the challenges are much the same. Fear, anger, feeling trapped by the diagnosis, coming to terms with your mortality, living in the present.

[Mtnwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A raw and honest look at someone as they deal with cancer and chemotherapy. It’s sad, funny, and at times rambling. I’ve never read anything like it. I found it to be a fascinating examination of what someone thinks about and worries about when they may die, but maybe not, and with no definite timeline ahead. So many unknowns physically and emotionally.

[Lindsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just could not get into this. I'd heard it was really funny/touching...but it seemed dry and disconnected to me.