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After learning she has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, celebrated journalist Susan Spencer‑Wendel turns the challenge into a powerful, introspective memoir. In her final days she chronicles personal struggles and reflections, offering a moving account of courage, health, and the human spirit.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Susan Spencer-Wendel
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