A short play, following the life of an acclaimed scholar of John Dunn's poetry, from the day wshe is diagnosed with cancer, through chemotherapy, until the day she dies.One aspect of this play, which recently received much press, is the inhumanity of the medical system. And this certainly comes accross loud and clear. Every doctor who treats (or researches) terminal patients should read (or see) this play.But equally important is the patient's struggle to retain control over her life. Her powerful intellect refuses to be cowed by the medical machine, and despite her pain and agony, her will triumphs in the end--despite her death.A great one night read...and if you happen to be in Chicago, check out the Goodman Theatre production.