Who Killed Mom
Steve Burgess
Chosen as a Globe 100 Best Book of the year in 2011!
One of Canada's funniest writers tackles his mother's life and death in a profound, entertaining story.
Memoir, biography, and outrageous comedy make for a perfect blend in the debut book from acclaimed writer Steve Burgess. Telling the tale of his mother’s life and death, and along the way laying bare his own struggles, Burgess delivers a moving meditation on life and family.
The author’s mother, Joan, barely survived her thirteenth birthday: a rare disorder had made it almost impossible for her to swallow food. Her battle to survive this illness was the first in a lifelong struggle with the demons of her upbringing. As she raised her five children, of whom the author is the youngest, Joan revealed herself to be a strong and remarkably complex woman. This is the story of her family: Joan herself, her husband-a charming United Church minister-and
Duration - 8h.
Author - Steve Burgess.
Narrator - Steve Burgess.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Chosen as a Globe 100 Best Book of the year in 2011! One of Canada's funniest writers tackles his mother's life and death in a profound, entertaining story. Memoir, biography, and outrageous comedy make for a perfect blend in the debut book from acclaimed writer Steve Burgess. Telling the tale of his mother’s life and death, and along the way laying bare his own struggles, Burgess delivers a moving meditation on life and family. The author’s mother, Joan, barely survived her thirteenth birthday: a rare disorder had made it almost impossible for her to swallow food. Her battle to survive this illness was the first in a lifelong struggle with the demons of her upbringing. As she raised her five children, of whom the author is the youngest, Joan revealed herself to be a strong and remarkably complex woman. This is the story of her family: Joan herself, her husband-a charming United Church minister-and Duration - 8h. Author - Steve Burgess. Narrator - Steve Burgess. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:16:41
Chapter 2
Duration:00:30:19
Chapter 3
Duration:00:14:49
Chapter 4
Duration:00:20:45
Chapter 5
Duration:00:22:04
Chapter 6
Duration:00:27:52
Chapter 7
Duration:00:21:15
Chapter 8
Duration:00:28:27
Chapter 9
Duration:00:24:15
Chapter 10
Duration:00:23:03
Chapter 11
Duration:00:30:30
Chapter 12
Duration:00:30:54
Chapter 13
Duration:00:15:31
Chapter 14
Duration:00:21:43
Chapter 15
Duration:00:15:20
Chapter 16
Duration:00:19:27
Chapter 17
Duration:00:25:30
Chapter 18
Duration:00:21:41
Chapter 19
Duration:00:26:21
Chapter 20
Duration:00:25:14
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:03:41
Postscript
Duration:00:14:58