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Many Different Kinds of Love

A Story of Life, Death and the NHS

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Many Different Kinds of Love

By: Michael Rosen
Narrated by: Michael Rosen
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Brought to you by Penguin.

A national treasure's journey to the brink and back.

'Will I wake up?'

'There's a 50/50 chance.'

In March 2020, Michael Rosen became unwell. Soon he was struggling to breathe, and he was admitted to hospital with coronavirus. What followed was months on the wards: a month in an induced coma, and weeks of rehab and recovery as the NHS saved his life, and then got him back on his feet. Throughout it all, a diary was kept at the end of Michael's bed, where his nurses wrote him letters of hope and support. And as soon as he was awake, he was ready to start writing his own story.

Combining stunning new prose poems by one of Britain's best loved poets and the moving coronavirus diaries of his nurses, this is a beautiful story about love, life and the NHS that celebrates the power of community and the indomitable spirits of the people who keep us well.

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A very easy listen and a unique window in to the world of Covid for the patient but also the carers and clinicians.

Superb, laugh, cry and find insight.

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A insightful account of the journey Rosen went on and the hands who helped him.
Offered me a lot of reflection time

In his words

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Excellent book beautifully read by Michael. Very moving and a great tribute to the NHS and those who work tirelessly to care for us, whether sick with covid-19 or any other illness.

Excellent book

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A moving accoun of Michael’s journey though Covid. How his carers annotated his days in a coma and the beginning of his recovery.

Michael’s journey through Covid.

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So well written, loved to hear the personal description of how someone feels to be on the receiving end of the wonderful care of the NHS. The love and respect from so many staff towards him. The support and love of his family. The journey from near death to recovering. Brought many a tear to my eye.

Wow so beautifully written

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