The Sickness

by Alberto Barrera Tyszka

Book Overview

A profound and philosophical exploration of the nature and meaning of illness, Alberto Barrera Tyszka's tender, refined novel interweaves the stories of four individuals as they try, in their own way, to come to terms with sickness in all its ubiquity. Dr. Miranda is faced with a tragedy: his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has only a few weeks to live. He is also faced with a dilemma: How does one tell his father he is dying?Ernesto...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935639250
• ISBN13: 9781935639251
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Tin House Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.7"