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The Last Act of Love

By: Cathy Rentzenbrink
Narrated by: Jenny Funnell
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Summary

In the summer of 1990, Cathy's brother, Matty, was knocked down by a car on the way home from a night out, two weeks before receiving his GCSE results. Sitting by his unconscious body in hospital, holding his hand and watching his heartbeat on the monitors, Cathy and her parents willed him to survive.

They did not know then that there are many fates worse than death.

©2014 Cathy Rentzenbrink (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd
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"I never knew a story of grief could have so much joy in it." (Nina Stibbe, author of Love, Nina)

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Heartbreakingly honest

This is such an important story that needs to be told. How does a person heal from the pain and trauma of such an awful experience? I have been crying on the train listening to this but it has given me hope that I will know that I can get through the tough times ahead. Thank you, Cathy, for being so brave and honest. I wish you all the best for your future.

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Moving

A very sensitive observation of a sibling relationship. A family coming to terms with the tragic circumstances of an accident.

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Emotional, thought provoking & heart warming

I thought the beginning of the story was a bit slow & I wasn't warming to the characters that much. I persevered & I'm really glad I did. Anyone who has recently suffered a loss can relate to this story in one way or another.

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powerful and truthful even when it hurts

a reminder to cherish while we can. feel sure it will change moments in my family's life

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Heartbreaking and beautiful

The author writes about her brother’s life changing accident, and the years that follow with such love and honesty. One of the most beautiful memoirs that I have ever read

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Heartbreaking

Such a well written book of how that tragedy effected the whole family, well narrated

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Beautiful, touching, honest.

Cathy Rentzenbrink has beautifully told her sad tale with humour punctuating it and a warmth that shines through continually making hers a moving, honest, account of personal trauma. Perfectly done.

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Heartfelt and very brave

This book is deeply upsetting as it a heartfelt account of a family's struggle following tragedy.
Well written and narrated throughout but I found it extremely sad.

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heartbreaking story of love and family

loved it ,gave you a real incite to how a tradgedy affects the whole family

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Tragic

They say it's good to cry. If that's the case then this is an extremely good book. Have some hankies at the ready.

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