When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. But when Elaine decides to forgo conventional treatment and heal herself naturally, Rachel is forced to ponder whether the very things that made her mom so special are what will ultimately kill her. When bad turns to worse, Rachel takes charge finding the perfect death doula, planning The After Party, and tape-recording hours of conversations with her Mom, bottling her advice and pep talks for when she'll need them most - once she's gone.
Summary: When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. But when Elaine decides to forgo conventional treatment and heal herself naturally, Rachel is forced to ponder whether the very things that made her mom so special are what will ultimately kill her. When bad turns to worse, Rachel takes charge finding the perfect death doula, planning The After Party, and tape-recording hours of conversations with her Mom, bottling her advice and pep talks for when she'll need them most - once she's gone.