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The Long Goodbye

By: P. J. Parker
Narrated by: Taylor Owynns
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Spanning three generations, The Long Goodbye takes us deep into the lives of an Australian family as they survive record-breaking floods, outlast epic droughts and face the unforgiving realities of life on the land.

Told with astounding lyricism, warmth and humour, this is a deeply moving memoir about the unbreakable bonds of marriage, love and family. And it poses the most heartbreaking moral dilemma of all: when a loved one is suffering, is euthanasia the answer?

©2016 Pamela J. Parker (P)2016 W.F. Howes Ltd Parenting & Families Relationships

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"A devastating and beautiful memoir about a family and the painful tangle of life, loss and love." (Susan Johnson)
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as an audio book it was quite hard to keep up with the different time periods. the narration was excellent.

excellent narration

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I lost my Husband to dementia 7 years ago! Brought too many memories, did not want to be reminded of it!

Did not like story of dementia

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.