Description
When my blood became ink, words began to flow.
Juliet Robertson’s Blood Lines is a poignant exploration of her life with terminal cancer. Her resilience and positivity are evident throughout this heartwarming collection of poems and the accompanying narrative is a shining example of how to live with adversity.
Juliet intertwines notes and poems beautifully to craft a deeply layered narrative.
The book boldly confronts taboo subjects, delving into the medical intricacies of illness and the concept of death with unflinching courage.
A mix of heartache and hope, filled with an array of different poetic forms that balance humour with honesty. Robertson’s flair for writing is well-known to readers of her bestselling works, Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths.
“Blood Lines is a handbook for living and dying well, delivered with grace, fortitude and humour”. Sue Burge, Writer and Mentor.
A moving and inspiring read for anyone that has been personally affected by cancer, including patients, their family and friends and oncology professionals as well as all poetry enthusiasts.
All royalties for this book are donated to cancer charities, which have been carefully selected by Juliet.
