The Decision
Diana Athill reveals how she decided to move into a London residential care home. Read by Stephanie Cole. From December 2015.
Stephanie Cole reads from the collection of essays by the acclaimed editor and writer Diana Athill.
Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is cheering and thought-provoking. In this third essay, "The Decision", she explains the process by which she relinquished her independence and moved into a residential care home in north London.
Photo credit: Mark Crick
Written by Diana Athill
Read by Stephanie Cole
Abridged and Produced by Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephanie Cole |
| Author | Diana Athill |
| Abridger | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
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