Milkshakes and Morphine: A Memoir of Love and Life

A celebration of life, honesty, heartrending, and full of humor, Genevieve Fox's memoir recounts her unconventional childhood and the absurdities of the cancer experience. She confronts her treatment with the same sassy survival instinct that characterized her childhood misadventures.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 24 January 2019
\n Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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This extraordinary memoir delves into the author's unconventional childhood and the absurdities of cancer experience, all while celebrating life. When Genevieve Fox discovers a lump in her throat, she arrives at the hospital for her diagnosis dressed in a party frock. She refuses to believe that she has cancer, convinced that her well-styled hair is enough to deny her illness. However, there is another reason behind her resistance: cancer orphaned her at the age of nine.

Fox's story seamlessly weaves together past and present, as she reminisces about her adventurous and unconventional upbringing. At the same time, she grapples with the fear of losing her young sons. Despite the looming threat of cancer, she confronts her treatment with the same sassy survival instinct that defined her childhood misadventures. She turns life's precariousness on its head, finding joy and meaning in every moment.

The memoir has received widespread acclaim, with critics describing it as "life-enhancing," "original," and "wonderful." The Sunday Telegraph praised it as "exquisite and tender," while SARAH PERRY described it as "exquisite and tender."

In conclusion, this extraordinary memoir is a testament to the author's resilience, humor, and unwavering spirit. It offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of life, the power of resilience, and the celebration of the human experience. Whether you are facing your own health challenges or simply seeking a heartwarming and uplifting story, Genevieve Fox's memoir is a must-read.

\n Weight: 270g\n
Dimension: 150 x 135 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784706692\n \n