In the Medium
In the Medium by Shannon Gill Burnett, published by iUniverse on March 5, 2012, is a poignant exploration of friendship and loss. This 266-page work delves into the lives of Susie and Allison, two best friends whose plans for a shared future are disrupted when Allison is diagnosed with cancer. As they navigate the challenges of illness and treatment, Susie is ultimately faced with the heartbreaking reality of losing her friend, leading her into a profound emotional struggle.
Following Allison’s death, Susie experiences what is described as a nervous breakdown, but soon discovers an extraordinary ability to communicate with her deceased friend. The narrative unfolds as the two women embark on a journey through the afterlife, seeking understanding and meaning in their experiences. This story touches on themes of love, loss, and the enduring bond between friends, as they confront the mysteries of life and death together.
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Susie and Allison were best friends. They planned to grow old together two grumpy old ladies on a crooked front porch but fate had other plans. Allison fell ill with cancer. Although they both knew the prognosis was not good, they pressed forward with treatments and hope. Hope sustained them for a while, but the treatments didn’t work. Susie was forced to watch her best friend sicken, suffer, and ultimately, die.
After losing Allison, Susie feels as though she’s losing her mind. They call it a nervous breakdown, and Susie is happy to believe the doctors and move on except something has changed. Somehow, Susie can hear and communicate with Allison. She suspects she really might have gone mad, but soon the two friends realize they’ve bridged a miraculous gap between the living and the dead.
Together, they travel through the afterlife on either side of the divide. Through Allison’s observations, the two brave friends are able to seek out the meaning of their lives, solve the mystery of death, and forge a friendship that will last until eternity. Cancer took Allison away; hope returned her to Susie. Their voyage is one of wonder and self-discovery but most of all, it is a story of devoted and never-ending love.
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