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 A Solitary Grief - Bernice Rubens
Newest Review: ... but will read it again. The writing of our "Hero" is perfect, and even though you won't want to admit it, you ... more  ... understand his every thought. His child is born with Downs Syndrome and to Alastair this not good enough. His emotions are torn from one direction to the other as he looks at his daughter with feelings of love and feelings of deep disgust. This is not perfect. And then the thing that all parents dread from day one of their childs life happens... The book has been criticised for being in bad taste, but I think the point has been missed. It is not about the daughters condition, it is about Alastair. It is abou...more |
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A Solitary Grief - Bernice Rubens: A Solitary Read (300 words)
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A Solitary Grief tells the heartbreaking story of a man's determination to be perfect. Alastair is a respectable man and everything in his life has to be spot-on. Now the happiest day of his life is upon him. The birth of his child. Bernice Rubens gives us one of the most tragic modern stories I have ever encountered. I have only read the book once, but will read it again. The writing of our "Hero" is perfect, and even though you won't want to admit it, you understand his every thought. His child is born with Downs Syndrome and to Alastair this not good enough. His emotions are torn from one direction to the other as ... Read the complete review
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