Jealousy / By Nancy Friday
Nancy Friday
A narrative of one woman's research into and search for jealousy in her own life, how she came to deal with it, and suggestions for others on how to handle jealousy in your own life.
Read Time: ~4 hr
The measure of our days
by Jerome Groopman (1997)
About this book
"Why does the knowledge of having a life-threatening illness ennoble some people, yet defeat others? How can we apply to our own lives the lessons learned during the extraordinary time? Groopman, an eminent physician, explores these central human questions through portraits of eight patients who have gazed into the face of death."--Jacket.
Setting / LocationNew York City
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe measure of our days Lead Character
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