Zero Hour
Kristjana Gunnars
Governor General's Award Nomination
Family & Relationships / Death, Grief, Bereavement
126 pages 4 x 8"
ISBN 0–88995–066–0 cloth CDN 19.95 USA 17.95
ISBN 0–88995–064–4 paper CDN 9.95 USA 8.95
The story of a daughter's vigil over her father's death and her journey through grief in the aftermath of his
decision to die with dignity. An unforgettable book, a poetically charged memoir of the author's passage
through grief. Reviews
"Unwraps the sweet onion of human cherishing without defences . . . and brings us to love's enduring heart."
–Books in Canada
"A profound and engrossing book . . . an enriching read."
–University of Toronto Quarterly |