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292 pages New Zealand author On cover: When death puts life on hold Summary: Sheff is disillusioned with journalism and, with plans to travel overseas, chucks in his job. First he goes south to Alexandra, where his father is dying. He becomes caught up with his family in the agonising inertia of waiting for approaching death. Slowly he comes to terms with suppressed issues of loss, love, resentment and commitment, and acknowledges he must reach out for new relationships. (From publisher)