A Mother's Love

by Barbara Greene, Vanessa Howard

Harrowing, moving, thought-provoking—how far would you go to end the suffering of your child? In recent months the "right–to–die" issue has gripped the nation. Two cases have captured the public imagination like no other: Frances Inglis, convicted of murder for ending the life of her brain–damaged son, and Kay Gilderdale, acquitted for assisting the suicide of her chronically ill daughter. These parallel stories provide a window onto a world of terrible suffering, where women feel that the only course of action open to them is to help their own children to die. What would you do if your child was experiencing unbearable pain? Is it a mother’s duty in such a situation to perform the ultimate act—to kill the person she loves more than anything else in the world? Is the strength of a mother’s love something that can be reflected in the law?

268 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2010

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow an amazing read even made me question my belief. some bits I did find difficult to understand.