{"product_id":"how-midsummer-night-a-memoir-of-friendship-and-loss-paperback","title":"How Midsummer Night: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanet Somerville\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe author chronicles the final months of the life of her close friend and fellow teacher, in this unique and unforgettable memoir.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When fifty-six-year-old Richard is diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare and inoperable brain cancer, his colleague and friend Janet Somerville begins to document his life in a personal, months-long letter to him, to one day share with his wife and daughters. Teaching together at a Toronto boys' school, Janet and Richard bonded over their love of musical theater and literature. And now that Richard is nearing his end, it is these memories that comfort both of them through the good days and the bad. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peppered with theatrical references and inside jokes--from Shakespeare to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Monty Python to \u003ci\u003eAvenue Q\u003c\/i\u003e--the letter offers a touching glimpse into Richard's life. During his treatment, Janet shares with him the day-to-day activities of the school, including the unfiltered witticisms that fall from the mouths of teenage boys. Together they recollect stories of school choir trips, plays directed, and books read. Richard's positive attitude--his playfulness and graciousness--shines through the pages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Midsummer Night \u003c\/i\u003eis a beautiful tribute to a man who made his mark on his family and the community around him--a man who was so much more than just another teacher, so much more than just another friend.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanet Somerville taught literature for twenty years. Her book about pioneering war correspondent Martha Gellhorn, \u003ci\u003eYours, for Probably Always\u003c\/i\u003e, was a Book of the Day for the\u003ci\u003e Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e and named by \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the best books of 2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Somerville lives in Toronto, contributes frequently to the \u003ci\u003eToronto Star \u003c\/i\u003ebook pages, and interviews authors on stage. She can be reached at www.janetsomervillewriter.com and on Twitter @janetsomerville. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701030490208,"sku":"9781504089357","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/how-midsummer-night-a-memoir-of-friendship-and-loss-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}