Intervals Audiobook by Marianne Brooker
Intervals is Marianne Brooker’s unabridged audiobook, narrated by Helen Keeley. It combines memoir, polemic and feminist philosophy to consider grief, end-of-life choice, care and interdependence through the story of Brooker’s mother and reflections on social, hospice and funeral care.
At a glance
- Explores a daughter's experience of her mother's primary progressive multiple sclerosis and end-of-life decisions.
- Combines memoir with discussion of doulas, living wills and the economics of care.
- Narrated by Helen Keeley in an unabridged recording.
Reference price: £12.30
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The memoir is paired with wider discussion of care, choice and interdependence, giving the audiobook a reflective as well as personal focus.
- The listed listening length makes it possible to plan for a relatively concise audiobook session or several shorter listens.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Marianne Brooker |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Helen Keeley |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 25 minutes |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 1 Aug. 2024 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in memoirs about grief, family relationships and end-of-life care.
- Those looking for feminist reflection alongside personal narrative and social commentary.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking light entertainment or a plot-led work, as the description indicates a reflective treatment of illness, death and care.
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Intervals?
The author is Marianne Brooker and the narrator is Helen Keeley.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What themes does Intervals cover?
It brings together memoir and feminist reflection on grief, end-of-life choice, care and interdependence.
Is this version abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
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