Wild and Precious Life, Deborah Ziegler
Wild and Precious Life, Deborah Ziegler
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Wild and Precious Life

Author: Deborah Ziegler

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 11 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2016


Synopsis

From the mother of Brittany Maynard comes an endearing memoir honoring the young woman who made the decision to travel to Oregon and end her life on her own terms after a defeating battle with a cancerous brain tumor.

Written by Deborah Ziegler, the mother of Brittany Maynard—a twenty-nine-year-old woman with a terminal brain tumor—this touching and beautiful memoir captures and celebrates her daughter’s spirit and the mostly untold story of Brittany's last year of life as she chose her right to die with dignity, a journey that inspired millions.

In this poignant, powerful book, Deborah Ziegler makes good on the promise she made to her only child: that she would honor her daughter and carry forward her legacy by sharing their story and offering hope, empowerment, and inspiration to the growing tens of millions of people who are struggling with end-of-life issues.

"Brittany’s story…will have a ready audience, and Deborah’s frank account of their struggles will be comforting to others facing this difficult decision" (Booklist).

About Deborah Ziegler

Deborah Ziegler was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 18, 1956. She currently lives in California with her husband, Gary, and two cavipoos named Bogie and Bacall.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Deborah on December 18, 2016

Having lost an adult daughter to cancer in 2007, I thought this book would be a real tear-jerker for me as I relived the time of her illness, death and aftermath. Curiously, not one tear fell. Perhaps it was because I couldn't really relate. We didn't have the means to do the things that Ziegler and......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on September 14, 2021

A memoir that was brilliantly done by a mother who is still grieving. Full review to come. 5 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on October 31, 2022

Maybe a lot of people are going to get mad at me for this, but I don't understand the mother doing this. I know there was a lot of controversy about this topic, because it involves the Death with Dignity movement, and I understand people are divided on whether doctor assisted suicide is appropriate......more

Goodreads review by Candy on August 26, 2016

This is a painful but important read.......more

Goodreads review by Alif on January 18, 2021

For me, it's like minfdul comtemplation. Reading this book is such a blessing to (1) be in a good condition especially healthy enough, (2) be surounded with lovely and complete family member, (3) learn medicine. I am not in the same opinion with Brittany and her family about death with dignitiy, but......more