Simpson, Catherine
One Body
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913393342
- author:
- Simpson, Catherine
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Saraband
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 3.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Catherine Simpson's memoir offers a candid and humorous account of her life in a woman's body. As she reflects on her experiences with illness, including a cancer diagnosis, she comes to appreciate the skin she is in and the body that has carried her through joys and challenges. Growing up on a farm where veterinarians were more common than doctors, Simpson's perspective on health and illness was shaped from an early age. Her story is one of self-discovery and growth, as she navigates the complexities of treatment and grapples with emotions provoked by her diagnosis. A relatable and often humorous tale, One Body is a demystifying exploration of what it means to live in a woman's body, and how that experience can shape our perceptions of ourselves and our place in the world.