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Out of Time: A poignant novel about love, dementia and voluntary assisted dying - Softcover

Hawke, Steve

 
9781925815283: Out of Time: A poignant novel about love, dementia and voluntary assisted dying

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A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the ethical complexities of aging. Anne and Joe, after navigating years of challenges, finally relish their deep connection and look forward to retirement. But when Joe, a gifted architect, begins experiencing memory loss and inexplicable lapses, their hard-won peace is threatened.As Joe grapples with the possibility of dementia, their relationship is tested, forcing them to confront difficult questions about autonomy, caregiving, and the meaning of a life well-lived. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Australia, Out of Time is a deeply moving novel for readers of literary fiction, exploring the fragility of memory and the enduring power of love in the face of life's greatest uncertainties. It is perfect for those interested in contemporary Australian fiction, aging and memory, and ethical dilemmas.

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Steve Hawke grew up in Melbourne but, as a 19-year-oldin 1978, found his way to the Northern Territory and thento the Kimberley. Captivated by the country, the historyand the people, he stayed for almost 15 years working forAboriginal communities and organisations. His writingson the Kimberley include Noonkanbah: Whose Land, Whose Law (1989), thechildren’s novel Barefoot Kids (2007), A Town is Born: The Fitzroy CrossingStory (2013) and The Valley, his first novel for adults.

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