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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This contemporary stage drama invites readers into life inside a small town hospital pressed by budget changes and policy shifts. The central themes are dignity in aging, community resilience, and the daily courage of staff and patients. It speaks to adults who enjoy thoughtful theatre and contemporary drama, delivering a warmth, wit, and emotional honesty that lingers after the final page.
Presented as a story-led script, the play unfolds across wards and waiting rooms, weaving the work of a devoted medical team with the intimate moments of patients and their families. A documentary crew within the narrative observes and shapes the mood, while a community choir adds human rhythm to the scenes, creating a layered, human-centered experience.
The reading experience is accessible and engaging, with crisp, naturalistic dialogue and concise stage directions that pace the drama like a live performance. Readers witness decisions, daily routines, and quiet acts of care as the hospital navigates uncertainty, inviting reflection on care, aging, and the relationships that sustain people when systems feel strained.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of public healthcare realities, a strengthened sense of empathy for those delivering and receiving care, and a lasting appreciation for storytellingโs ability to illuminate difficult subjects with warmth and humanity.
Product Details
Author
Alan Bennett
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
112
Language
English
SKU
9780571349852
ISBN
9780571349852
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1x19.5cm
Binding
Paperback
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