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Absolutely Revolting
Memoir

After by Nikki Gemmell

Fourth Estate $29.95 pb, 300 pp, 9780999162316

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In 2015, Nikki Gemmell’s mother, Elayn, took an overdose of painkillers. Gemmell’s new book, After, chronicles the difficult process of confronting her mother’s death and resolving the anguish it brought to her and her children. It is also an impassioned appeal for changes in Australia’s laws on the right to die.

 


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After by Nikki Gemmell

Fourth Estate $29.95 pb, 300 pp, 9780999162316

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.

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