Why I had to lie to my dying mother
Susan Sontag's son, David Reiff, recalls her final days, when he colluded with her fantasy that she wasn't dying. As he admits, he was out of his depth, as we all are, for nothing really prepares you for the mortal illness of a loved one. By choosing to admit to anyone else she was dying,...
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Published in: | The Observer (London) 2008-05, p.8-9 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Susan Sontag's son, David Reiff, recalls her final days, when he colluded with her fantasy that she wasn't dying. As he admits, he was out of his depth, as we all are, for nothing really prepares you for the mortal illness of a loved one. By choosing to admit to anyone else she was dying, Susan Sontag made it impossible for those close to her to say goodbye properly. |
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ISSN: | 0029-7712 |