Anne Boyer

Anne Boyer is an American poet and essayist known for her works that intertwine personal narrative with philosophical and political themes. Her writing often explores illness, labor, and the female experience. Boyer received widespread recognition for her memoir 'The Undying,' which chronicles her experience with breast cancer and critiques the medical industry and societal perceptions of illness. She has received several awards for her work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in 2020.

Books

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  1. 1. The Undying: Pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care

    The book is a deeply personal and critical exploration of the author's experience with breast cancer. The narrative addresses the physical and emotional toll of the disease, the complexities of the medical industry, and the societal expectations and realities of illness. It also delves into the intersection of art, data, and time in the context of health and mortality. This work is not just a memoir of the author's journey with cancer, but also a critique of the ways in which illness is perceived and treated in contemporary society.