JOURNAL ARTICLE

Foreword to Front Matter: Recovery.

  • Published In: Literature & Medicine, 2023, v. 41, n. 1. P. 5 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Blackie, Michael 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the concept of recovery and its various forms, focusing on a literary text called "Blankets" by Sherman Alexie. The text explores the dynamics of caregiving and the challenges faced by the son of an elderly Indian man who undergoes a surgical amputation. The article highlights the liminality of recovery and the judgment and expectations associated with it. The author also shares their personal experience with depression and how recovery is about gaining perspective and settling into a liminal space. The article emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the messiness and complexity of recovery narratives and the need for individualized approaches to healing. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Literature & Medicine. 2023/04, Vol. 41, Issue 1, p5
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0278-9671
  • DOI:10.1353/lm.2023.a911438
  • Accession Number:173603689
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