Last Things is the true and intensely personal story of how one woman
coped with the devastating effects of a catastrophic illness in her
family.
Using her trademark mix of words and pictures to sharp effect, Marissa
Moss presents the story of how she, her husband, and her three young
sons struggled to maintain their sense of selves and wholeness as a
family and how they continued on with everyday life when the earth
shifted beneath their feet.
After returning home from a year abroad, Marissa's husband, Harvey, was
diagnosed with ALS. The disease progressed quickly, and Marissa was soon
consumed with caring for Harvey while trying to keep life as normal as
possible for her young children. ALS stole the man who was her husband,
the father of her children, and her best friend in less than 7 months.
This is not a story about the redemptive power of a terminal illness. It
is a story of resilience--of how a family managed to survive a terrible
loss and grow in spite of it. Although it's a sad story, it's powerfully
told and ultimately uplifting as a guide to strength and perseverance,
to staying connected to those who matter most in the midst of a bleak
upheaval. If you've ever wondered how you would cope with a dire
diagnosis, this book can provide a powerful example of what it feels
like and how to come through the darkness into the light.
