Cliff thorburn autobiography of a face

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Written by Ratna Bajpai

Grealy's memoir is a sensitive account of the relationship between physical appearance and self-esteem.

It is a story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. It describes the psychological, social, and cultural implications of an ailment.

At nine years of age, Lucy loses half her jaw to Ewing's sarcoma. In the early stages of the disease and treatment, she does not comprehend the significance or the implications of her condition.

Cliff thorburn autobiography of a face

After more than two years of surgeries, radiation treatment, and intensive chemotherapy, she realizes the impact of the illness and disfigurement. The narrative incorporates several childhood events. Her awareness of people staring at her face, her attempts to hide her face with her hair, and a feeling