Home is Burning
Home is Burning by Daniel Joseph Marshall, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2015, is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of family dynamics during a time of crisis. At twenty-five, Dan leaves his life in Los Angeles to care for his ailing parents in Salt Lake City, Utah. His mother has been battling cancer for years, while his father faces the debilitating effects of motor neurone disease. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an intimate look at Dan’s journey back to his roots and the challenges he faces with his siblings.
Readers will find a heartfelt account of familial relationships as Dan navigates the emotional landscape of caring for his parents. The book delves into themes of family, love, and the struggles that arise when faced with illness. As Dan reconnects with his siblings, the narrative highlights the tensions and bonds that define their unique family dynamic, set against the backdrop of their father’s declining health. Home is Burning presents a raw and honest portrayal of the trials of caregiving and the enduring connections that shape our lives.
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At twenty-five, Dan left his ‘spoiled white asshole’ life in Los Angeles to look after his dying parents in Salt Lake City, Utah. His mother, who had already been battling cancer on and off for close to 15 years, had taken a turn for the worse. His father, a devoted marathon runner and adored parent, had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease which was quickly eroding his body. Dan’s four siblings were already home, caring for their parents and resenting Dan for not doing the same. Home is Burning tells the story of Dan’s year at home in Salt Lake City, as he reunites with his eclectic family -the only non-Mormon family of seven in the entire town- all of them trying their best to be there for the father who had always been there for them.
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