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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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A love story and a family story, that explores the very difficult ethical and emotional terrain of euthanasia.Joe and Anne's relationship has finally found the sweet spot and they are looking forward to what retirement brings. But time is not on their side. Inexplicably, Joe - a gifted architect - finds himself losing things, making miscalculations, and blanking parts of his day. As Joe's condition worsens, he and Anne face the agonising question: what is the point of no return? Anne and Joe have at long last found the sweet spot in their relationship they have overcome conflict and difficulties and the challenges of growing towards old age together, and are looking forward to what retirement brings. But inexplicably, Joe finds himself losing things, making miscalculations and blanking out parts of his day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781925815283
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From the author of The Valley comes this immensely readable love story, and family story, that explores the difficult ethical and emotional terrain of dementia, and each person's right to decide when it is their time to die.Anne and Joe have at long last found the sweet spot in their relationship - they have overcome conflict and difficulties and the challenges of growing towards old age together, and now appreciate each other's company, a great sex life, and are looking forward to what retirement brings. But inexplicably, Joe - a gifted architect - finds himself losing things, making miscalculations and blanking out parts of his day. Anne and Joe have at long last found the sweet spot in their relationship they have overcome conflict and difficulties and the challenges of growing towards old age together, and are looking forward to what retirement brings. But inexplicably, Joe finds himself losing things, making miscalculations and blanking out parts of his day. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781925815283
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A love story and a family story, that explores the very difficult ethical and emotional terrain of euthanasia.Joe and Anne's relationship has finally found the sweet spot and they are looking forward to what retirement brings. But time is not on their side. Inexplicably, Joe - a gifted architect - finds himself losing things, making miscalculations, and blanking parts of his day. As Joe's condition worsens, he and Anne face the agonising question: what is the point of no return? Anne and Joe have at long last found the sweet spot in their relationship they have overcome conflict and difficulties and the challenges of growing towards old age together, and are looking forward to what retirement brings. But inexplicably, Joe finds himself losing things, making miscalculations and blanking out parts of his day. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781925815283
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