Daphne Leonie Wright

July 16th, 2024

In her debut novel, On Love and Death and Belonging (Brimelow Goff $20.00), Daphne Leonie Wright explores the lives of three later-middle-aged individuals often overlooked in contemporary novels. Fiona, a burned-out nurse nearing retirement; Brice, a gay man grappling with an ALS diagnosis; and Adelina, a marginalized woman enduring domestic abuse and is guided by her faith. The book examines themes of aging, loneliness, isolation and illness, culminating in their shared journey toward belonging and the contemplation of medical assistance in dying. This novel highlights the harsh realities and complexities of life in its later stages. 9781738742400

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