Jean's Way - Softcover

Derek Humphry; Ann Wickett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060970669 ISBN 13: 9780060970666

Publisher: Perennial (HarperCollins), 1986

Synopsis

The classic love story of a young couple divided by the death of the wife. Jean Humphry's suffering is so great that she asks her husband, Derek, to help her die. He brings her lethal medications, which she takes in his presence. This l978 book sold worldwide, a bestseller in Britain and Australia, presaged the rise of the euthanasia movement in the l980s. Now a 'cult book'.

About this title

About the Author:

Derek Humphry, an international journalist and author (London Sunday Times/Los Angeles Times) is the author of 13 books over the last 30 years, six of them on euthanasia. His first book, Because They're Black, won the Martin Luther King Memorial Award. His bestseller was 'Final Exit' (l991) which is still the leading book in its field.

Review:

"A tender, honest and moving book which will undoubtedly help some couples who are face with this common situation." -- Dr. Anthony Storr, London Sunday Times

"In truth, a tender and rare love story which will touch every reader." -- Ed Orloff, San Francisco Examiner

'.....a powerful pleas for voluntary euthanasia -- the individual's right to death in peace and dignity.' -- Arthur Koestler, The Observer, London

About this edition

• Publisher: Perennial (HarperCollins)
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0060970669
• ISBN 13: 9780060970666
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152