McGann, Stephen
Flesh and Blood: A History of My Family in Seven Sicknesses
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471160813
- author:
- McGann, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2 centimetres (0.17
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stephen McGann's Flesh and Blood: A History of My Family in Seven Maladies is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the author's family history through seven significant illnesses. This deeply personal story delves into the lives of McGann's relatives, who survived famine-ravaged Ireland in the 1850s, poverty-stricken Victorian Liverpool, and even the tragic sinking of the SS Titanic. The book weaves together lively anecdotes, insights on social history, and a unique perspective on the intersection of science and art. Through his family's experiences with disease, McGann sheds light on how health has shaped their collective narrative and informs our personal stories. A thought-provoking exploration of memory, identity, and the human experience, Flesh and Blood is a humble yet majestic tale that will stay with you long after finishing the book.
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