Umbrella

Book • 2012
Umbrella is a modernist novel that follows the story of Zachary Busner, a maverick psychiatrist, as he treats a patient named Audrey Death who has been in a vegetative state since 1918.

The novel interweaves narratives across different time periods, exploring themes of consciousness, memory, and the impact of technology on society.

It is known for its experimental style, lacking chapters and traditional narrative structures.

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Sir Anthony Seldon
as one of the speakers in the debate, and author of several books, including "Umbrella", "Shark", and "Phone", and a memoir, "Will".
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