Diary of a Lone Twin
05 September 2019Imprint: Bluebird
Synopsis
A heart-rending memoir of love, loss and the unique relationship twins share.
More than thirty years ago, David Loftus’s cherished identical twin, John, passed away. Ever since, a day hasn’t passed without David feeling the loss. In 1987, after recovering from a brain tumour, John contracted meningitis and found himself back in hospital for treatment. David, as always, was by his...
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05 September 2019352 pages
9781529011289Imprint: Bluebird
Reviews
Hauntingly powerfulDaily Mail
These diary entries fuel this moving exploration into the unique bond between twins and the grief when one dies.Observer
Poignant and powerfulCaroline Sanderson, The Bookseller
A beautifully written memoir full of poignancy, humour and wisdom. The conceit of using a diary written in the present as a touching off point for the reminiscences works excellently and adds a novelistic richness to what is already a powerful, stirring and uplifting testament to love.Ray Celestin, award-winning author of The Axeman's Jazz
