Memoir of a Debulked Woman
Book description
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008, Susan Gubar underwent radical debulking surgery, an attempt to excise the cancer by removing part or all of many organs in the lower abdomen. Her memoir mines the deepest levels of anguish and devotion as she struggles to come to terms with her body'sâŚ
Why read it?
1 author picked Memoir of a Debulked Woman as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a scholarly memoir by a co-author of The Madwoman in the Attic, the feminist literary classic, and a professor of English and womenâs studies at Indiana University. She was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer in 2008, then a virtual death sentence. Gubar describes several stages of treatment including "debulking" and chemotherapy and the importance of a loving support system. The writing is sober, well-documented, comprehensive, and, though published ten years ago, all too relevant.
From Helen's list on getting through cancer treatment.
If you love Memoir of a Debulked Woman...
Want books like Memoir of a Debulked Woman?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Memoir of a Debulked Woman.