Songlines (9781990137129)

Final-year university students Jonah and Ellen face life-threatening illness together-and discover love. As their love deepens, they embrace intimacy and creativity, courage and honesty, joy and pride.A compelling reminder that-along the songlines of the cancer journey-when the patient is held at the centrepoint of care, and when professional and personal caregivers work as partners with profound skill and compassion, a beautiful story unfolds. Songlines is that story.This is emeritus professor of pediatric oncology and palliative care John Graham-Pole's third novel in his trilogy inspired by young people with cancer. It evokes an abundance of compassion, know-how, humour, and hope.A poignant tough-love story of courage and nobility - Sheldon Currie, PhDMeaning making inspires Ellen: 'Every act of loving care to another would be an act of healing for herself.' - Barbara Heatley-O'Neil, RN, MAdEd A lovely tale about love and care for one in greatest need - William Slayton, MD

Author:

John R Graham-Pole

Publisher:

Harp Publishing the People's Press

Publication Date:

Dec 24, 2021

Number of pages:

234 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

1990137121

ISBN-13:

9781990137129