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The untimely resurrection of John Alexander Macneil / Lesley Choyce.
In this standalone novel set in Cape Breton, NS, 90-year-old John Alexander MacNeil wills himself back to life after his heart stops one night, and finds "Death" sitting at his kitchen table. What follows is a tale on the edge of reality, full of love, doubt, and the inexplicable details of an extraordinary life. John Alex needs to muster all the wisdom and courage he has to protect those around him from the dangers of an ever-changing world and the grim reaper he has come to know.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781773636399 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 255 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Halifax, NS : Roseway Publishing, an imprint of Fernwood Publishing, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
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| Subject: | Reality > Fiction. Death > Fiction. Old age > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Psychological fiction. Novels. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | FIC Choyc | 31681010338242 | FICTIONPBK | Available | - |
- Columbia Univ Pr
John Alexander MacNeil is back with another astonishing adventure. The ninety-year-old still lives alone on the blessed isle of Cape Breton. He still sometimes makes tea for his wife, who died decades ago. He accepts his lonely life, ignoring the world changing around him. But one night, he feels his heart stop. After willing himself back to life with sheer stubbornness, John Alex finds Death himself sitting at his kitchen table, perplexed and intrigued by his victimâs recovery. What follows is a tale on the edge of reality, full of love, doubt and the inexplicable details of an extraordinary life. Keeping what wits he has about him, John Alex needs to muster all the wisdom and courage he has to protect those around him from the dangers of an ever-changing world and the grim reaper he has come to know.
In his 103rd book, acclaimed author of The Unlikely Redemption of John Alexander MacNeil takes the reader through another beautiful adventure about time and love. Lesley Choyce tackles topics like dementia, elder sexuality and assisted dying with humour and grace. - Columbia Univ Pr
After willing himself back to life with sheer stubbornness, ninety-year-old John Alexander MacNeil finds Death sitting at his kitchen table.
