SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2020
A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week
Waterstones’ Non-Fiction Book of the Month for September 2020
Judged by the Independent to be the best non-fiction book of 2020.
Based on Rachel’s work in a hospice, DEAR LIFE explores loss, grief and dying. The Costa biography judges described it as: “A beautifully written, powerfully moving book that tackles an emotive and difficult subject with professional compassion and personal insight.”
More praise for DEAR LIFE:
“She writes with a tender, lyrical beauty.”
Christina Patterson, Sunday Times
“Her words are brimful of love, grace and kindness.” Madeleine Bunting, Guardian
A magnificent, tender book.”
Martin Chilcot, Independent
“What a remarkable book this is; tender, funny, brave, heartfelt, radiant with love and life… It sings with joy and kindness.”
Robert Macfarlane