After his death from Motor Neurone Disease, Adam O'Neill's wife Naomi discovers the diary he kept of his illness, from diagnosis to death. Through this she is able to trace the development of Adam's fight against the disease, the issues from his past it forces him to face and the stigma and quandaries it presents. As he searches for allies in his desire for release from the disease which imprisons him, Naomi struggles with the guilt of her own secret.
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'There are few novels which deal with the issues of contemporary medical ethics in the lively and intensely readable way that [these] do.' - --Alexander McCall-Smith
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Hazel McHaffie is a trained nurse and midwife who has carried out extensive research into medical ethics and has lectured around the world. She is widely published in the medical and academic spheres, and her move into fiction is a culmination of her far-reaching medical knowledge and her creative writing talent.
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An intensely moving, gripping tale involving the reader in the dramatic dilemmas faced by Adam and his family and how they cope with the inexorable onward stages of his illness, leading to the inevitable finale of his death (I wept!). A compelling drama, forcing us to think of the moral and ethical issues involved. The realism made me feel a part of the action - I kept looking around for my wheelchair! Written in an unusual but well-crafted style.
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I am half way through 'Right to Die' and I am finding it an excellent read. Hazel McHaffie combines her extensive knowledge of medical ethics and moral dilemmas into an entertaining and lively drama. The result is an immensely readable book, which tackles the controversial and topical issue of assisted dying with great sensitivity. It will appeal not only to those who enjoy a thought-provoking plotline with very real characters, but also to the many people with personal experiences similar to those portrayed and to the general reader with an interest in medical ethics. It is a unique and fascinating book and I cannot wait to read on!
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I'm halfway through this book, and am thoroughly enjoying it. Very thought provoking, and handles the issues incredibly sensitively and soundly.
I'd heartily recommend this book to anybody wanting to know more about Motor Neurone Disease, or who is interested in the ethics and dilemmas surrounding euthanasia, or who just wants a good read.
I'd heartily recommend this book to anybody wanting to know more about Motor Neurone Disease, or who is interested in the ethics and dilemmas surrounding euthanasia, or who just wants a good read.
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Handle With Care
This is a genuinely powerful book, especially if you have ever watched someone cope with Motor Neurone disease-DO 'handle with care' if you are in this position. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2010 by Olwen Walton
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A fascinating, but heart breaking look at the euthanasia debate
Right to Die is the about a young man who is dying from Motor Neurone Disease. Written in the form of a diary, it shows how his thoughts and emotions change as his health... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Jackie
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Right to Die by Hazel McHaffie
What and amazing read! Hazel McHaffie has an awesome talent. I really felt that I was inside Adam's head, experiencing his anger, anguish, fear and sadness as his body begins to... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Jean Horsburgh
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Thought provoking approach to a challenging ethical dilemma.
This book deals in an informed and sensitive way with a challenging topic. It addresses the thoughts and reactions of an individual coping with an incurable progressive disease... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by Prof Keith James
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Amazing new genre!
You've read the blurb. Not quite the theme you want to curl up with in bed or by the fire? Well think again! Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2008 by Livvy Arnold
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A real page-turner
I was gripped! Not only did I have to keep reading to find out what happened next, but I was left with plenty to mull over and think about after I'd finished reading. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by Happy reader
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