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Diana Athill reveals how she relinquished her independence and moved into a London residential care home. Read by Stephanie Cole. From December 2015.

Stephanie Cole reads from the collection of essays by the acclaimed editor and writer Diana Athill.

Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is cheering and thought-provoking. In this third essay, "The Decision", she explains the process by which she relinquished her independence and moved into a residential care home in north London.

Photo credit: Mark Crick

Written by Diana Athill

Read by Stephanie Cole

Abridged and Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Stephanie Cole
Author Diana Athill
Abridger Kirsteen Cameron
Producer Kirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Dec 2015 09:45
  • Thu 10 Dec 2015 00:30
  • Wed 20 Dec 2017 14:45
  • Thu 21 Dec 2017 02:45

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