On My Own

Overview

In an eloquent, deeply personal and moving book, the beloved NPR radio host Diane Rehm speaks about the painful death of her husband of fifty-four years—and of her struggle to reconstruct her life without him.

Diane Rehm’s husband, John, was 74 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Nine years later, he passed away, having made the difficult choice to end his extended illness by refusing to eat, drink, or accept medication. In On My Own, Diane advocates for the “right to die” movement that is all too slowly gaining ground in our country, as well as giving readers a poignant look at the immediate aftermath of losing a spouse. As she copes with the inevitable practical issues and, more important, with the profoundly emotional ones, she lends her voice to those who are also dealing with recent bereavement and struggling to create a new reality while still honoring the past.

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