Joanne Jacobson's writing centers on the precious resources language offers for human resiliency. A widely published essayist, her work delves into personal narrative, exploring themes such as Jewish suburban upbringing and the dialogue between chronic illnesses. At the core of her essays lies a profound concern with vulnerability and the strength of the human spirit.
When Joanne Jacobson's writing about her mother's respiratory illness was interrupted by her own diagnosis with a rare blood disorder, she found her perspective profoundly altered. Every Last Breath follows these two chronic illnesses as they grow unexpectedly intertwined.