Author: Anna Byrne

Anna is an acquaintance and when her book first came out I didn’t read it. Pat sent it off to Kathryn and both of them gave it a good review. I thought that was the end of it. Anna is now offering a three-week Book Circle based on her book and I decided to join. Although I’ll get a copy of the book at the first session I borrowed a copy from the library so I could get a head start.

Anna was diagnosed with cancer when she was in her early 30’s. She received treatment and was in remission but the cancer came back three more times. The book is a memoir of her cancer journey as well as the story of her work as a hospice volunteer as she visits Eleanor, a patient in the last month before her death.

Preparing for the Book Circle takes some time. Each session we will be reviewing specific sections of the book with thoughts on what is lost when you die, what of you remains after your death, and how those answers guide you in how you live the rest of your life.

Although I didn’t particularly enjoy the book I’m looking forward to the Circle.

Goodreads Rating: * * *