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Not That Kind of Love
- Narrated by: Rose Smith, Greg Wise
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
A moving, thought-provoking and surprisingly humorous book which is both a description of a journey to death and a celebration of the act of living. Based on Clare Wise's blog, which she started when she was first diagnosed with cancer in 2013, Not That Kind of Love charts the highs and lows of the last three years of Clare's life. The end result is not a book that fills you with despair and anguish. On the contrary, Not That Kind of Love should be listened to by everybody for its candour and for its warmth and spirit.
Clare is an astonishingly dynamic, witty and fun personality, and her positivity and energy exude from every minute. As she becomes too weak to type, her brother - the actor Greg Wise - takes over, and the book morphs into a beautiful meditation on life and the necessity of talking about death. With echoes of Atul Gawande's Being Mortal and Cathy Rentzenbrink's The Last Act of Love, it is a very special listen that rejoices in the extraordinary and often underestimated sibling bond and the importance of making the most of the ordinary pleasures life has to offer.
As Greg Wise writes in the book: 'Celebrate the small things, the small moments. If you find yourself with matching socks as you leave the house in the morning, that is a cause for celebration. If the rest of the day is spent finding the cure for cancer, or brokering world peace, then that's a bonus.'
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- Anonymous User
- 03-04-21
I wish I'd discovered this book sooner.
I feel like I travelled a difficult road with Claire and Greg and as a result of their honesty I understand the issues so much better. That said, I never expected to find so much laughter and joy in life in a book about cancer, the terrible effects of chemo and the challenge of caring for a terminally ill close relative! I'm very grateful.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-01-21
Such a beautiful story about love and death.
I would thoroughly recommend this audio book. Based on Clare's blogging, it gives insight into cancer treatment and the destruction a terminal illness can cause whilst being funny, uplifting and honest. The love between Clare and her brother Greg is just beautiful. I'm so glad i listened to this.
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- BountifulBasket
- 23-02-19
If only there was a happy ending
So moving, what depth of love and honesty was poured into these words by the Wises.
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- Beverly Pont
- 19-01-23
A beautiful memoir
I admit to purchasing this book because I'm a admirer of Greg Wise and his lovely wife Emma Thompson. I didn't know he had a sister and was entranced by this book. What a wonderful character she was. Claire literally sounds like the best friend that everybody should have. The fact she worked in the film industry too (I think?!) was interesting to me too, as I too once revolved in those circles. The big C is an all too common condition and one that probably scares most of us. This memoir of Claires journey is captivating and beautifully told by her friend and Greg. It proper had me laughing at times and yes, tears were shed too. Endearing, beautiful and heart breaking all captured in the words of Claire and Greg. Utterly brilliant. Have a listen. I promise you. You won't be disappointed.
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- Dillie Bubble
- 09-04-18
Absolutely marvellous and deeply heartfelt
An unexpected find. A personal blog/story that tells of life with terminal cancer. Claire and Greg both deserve medals for facing, coping, living and loving as they did. Two wonderful people. Actually angels. You made me cry (in a good way...) Much love.
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- Lisa Garrard
- 05-04-21
Such a sad story
So heartbreaking knowing it is a true story and that many suffer the same way. Well written and read but not one to listen to if you are feeling delicate.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-10-18
Moving
Moving, touching, funny, witty, sad. The bond between the two siblings Clare and Greg is fantastic, touching and admirable. Thank you for this book but I am so sorry for your immense loss.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-10-18
Great Book!
I really loved this... However I very nearly didn't make it through the whole thing but I'm so glad I did. It's a wonderful story of a gorgeous brother and sister relationship,and a book fully worth a read or listen whichever the case maybe. However I said earlier I nearly didn't make through the whole thing as I really hated the narration of the Clare voice... at first I got used to it and I'm glad I saw it through. I don't know how to put it and maybe she was chosen because she had a voice similar to Clare herself but for me the voice didn't match the words being said. She reminded me of a children's TV presenter reading a book at story hour. There was just something that didn't quite work for me personally with the reading but overall a fabulous book.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-05-18
The book that made me aware”I’m not alone”
It was strange to read this book,so similar to exactly what I went trough with my ex husband for the past 3 years... How was this possible? Like a gift coming my way,just in time! !!My ex husband passed on 4 days after I finished the book:15/4-18
I got there in time,we had 4 days in peaceful,loving surroundings. Listening to Enya. We did it,this too. Together. No pain,just like a breeze passing trough... And he was on his way.
I so want to thank the writers and Rose!!! I will not be able to do that but know I am forever grateful. Somehow I hope you get to know that!
Thank you<3 from Inger
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- Closet Goth
- 10-07-20
Absolutely beautiful
This book is filled with so much love, laughter, truth, and life. It was so very honest that I felt like I was on this journey with them.
It is such an Honest and open sharing of their journey
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