Anna Pottier
Good As Gone
- ISBN 13:
- 9781459728561
- author:
- Anna Pottier
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dundurn Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 354
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Social & Health Issues, Cultural History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Irving Layton's life was marked by an extraordinary love story that spanned decades. Anna Pottier, his fifth and final wife, shares her remarkable tale of devotion and loss in this captivating account. Their whirlwind romance began when Pottier, just 23 years old, met the acclaimed poet at a university reading. She was drawn to Layton's world of words and soon found herself swept up in his creative orbit. As she navigated their unconventional relationship, Pottier became an integral part of Layton's writing process and personal life. As Layton's health began to decline due to Parkinson's disease and early-stage Alzheimer's, Pottier bore witness to the gradual erosion of his once-easy existence. This poignant story offers a rare glimpse into one of the most unusual love stories of the 20th century, revealing the complexities and challenges that lay beneath the surface of their extraordinary bond.
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