Cautiously Pessimistic

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ISBN: 9781778530579

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An intimate and enlightening no-holds-barred memoir that uncovers the many unexpected details of dying, Cautiously Pessimistic is one woman’s personal account of her husband’s death and what it means to die in the public eye.

Cautiously Pessimistic is both deeply moving and funny as McGee tells the story of her husband’s diagnosis of brain cancer and the eight months leading up to his death. Through social media posts, text exchanges, and emails, as well as journal excerpts and letters, McGee delves into the story of her and her husband’s tumultuous early relationship and his eventual death. McGee’s narrative plays out amongst the scintillating backdrop of the tightly-knit St. John’s arts community and its vibrant affairs. St. John’s is a great town to live in, but an even better town to die in—especially when dying is documented online.

Title Cautiously Pessimistic
Author Name Debbie McGee (CA)
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An intimate and enlightening no-holds-barred memoir that uncovers the many unexpected details of dying, Cautiously Pessimistic is one woman’s personal account of her husband’s death and what it means to die in the public eye.

Cautiously Pessimistic is both deeply moving and funny as McGee tells the story of her husband’s diagnosis of brain cancer and the eight months leading up to his death. Through social media posts, text exchanges, and emails, as well as journal excerpts and letters, McGee delves into the story of her and her husband’s tumultuous early relationship and his eventual death. McGee’s narrative plays out amongst the scintillating backdrop of the tightly-knit St. John’s arts community and its vibrant affairs. St. John’s is a great town to live in, but an even better town to die in—especially when dying is documented online.

Debbie McGee made her first film in Vancouver in 1983, and her last film in St. John’s in 2013. In between those markers, she worked as a writer and director of short dramas and NFB documentaries before joining the Media Unit at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador as Producer/Director. She has been an active volunteer with arts organizations throughout her career, serving on many boards, juries, and councils. Debbie is a mother and a grandmother. She lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with her adorable puppy Cammie.

Her films and awards are available for viewing on her website: debbiemcgee.ca

ISBN: 9781778530579

Item Publish Date: 2025 / 06 / 10

Measurements: NIL

Weight: 0.5 kg

Page Count: 216