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The art of death : writing the final story / Edwidge Danticat

Following a mother's cancer diagnosis, this narrative explores the intersections of personal history and literature concerning mortality and catastrophe. It concludes with a prayer written in the voice of the mother.

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Accession Number: 12441

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