Kindest Thing [Hardcover]

Cath Staincliffe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2009

A love story, a modern nightmare and an honest and incisive portrayal of a woman who honours her husband�s wish to die and finds herself in the dock for murder.When Deborah reluctantly helps her beloved husband Neil end his life and conceals the truth, she is charged with murder. As the trial unfolds and her daughter Sophie testifies against her, Deborah, still reeling with grief, fights to defend her actions. Twelve jurors hold her fate in their hands, if found guilty she will serve a life sentence. Deborah seeks solace in her memories of Neil and their children and the love they shared. An ordinary woman caught up in an extraordinary situation.A finely written page-turner, compelling, eloquent, heart-breaking. The Kindest Thing tackles a controversial topic with skill and sensitivity. A book that begs the question: what would you do? �A painfully honest exploration of an ordinary family under stress� Astunning piece of work� Ann Cleeves

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Review

'A painfully honest exploration of an ordinary family under stress... A stunning piece of work' Ann Cleeves 'It's always exciting to see a writer get better and better, and Cath Staincliffe is doing just that.' Val McDermid 'Complex and satisfying.' Sunday Times --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishing (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727868098
• ISBN-13: 978-0727868091
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!, September 17, 2011

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Jeanette Levin "janlevin" (N. London, U.K.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Kindest Thing (Paperback)

This book was well and honestly written. What a dilemma and how strong one would have to be to resist the request of a dearly loved one who wished to end their own lives and needed assistance. I think that reading this book might help people who may find themselves in this position. I think that there must be more help around that this couple chose not to pursue. Neil's death affected a whole family in ways he could never have imagined; had he done so he would never have put his wife through this.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not the kindest thing to happen, January 23, 2011

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Reymos "Reymos" (UK) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Kindest Thing (Kindle Edition)

Honestly, I dont like the way the story was written. Maybe because this story could be prevented if we have a strong faith in God. Im not condemning Deborah, the main character who admitted to assist her husband (suffering from uncurable illness) to die, but her decision is against the law and in the eyes of God. Her relationship with her children as well as her parents are also influential factors towards her actions. In fairness, the author has able to present the court proceedings real. This is one of the early ebooks purchased for my Kindle3G.