Description: This scrapbook comes with two estate stamps from John Shen-Sampas, the executor of the Kerouac Estate, Gabrielle Kerouac, the mother of Jack Kerouac, made this scrapbook that provides a heartfelt look into her life and her bond with her son. Inside you will find about 80 cut-out quotes from "Truer Words" carefully pasted down over the first four pages. There’s also a page of newspaper recipes that have unfortunately come loose but still leave behind some tape residue. One particularly notable article discusses custodial care not covered by Medicare. This article is especially meaningful because in 1966, after Gabrielle suffered a stroke, Jack Kerouac became deeply involved in understanding the Medicaid system. He excitedly wrote to his agent, Sterling Lord, sharing the good news that Medicare would cover his mother’s entire hospital stay. This revelation marked a turning point in their relationship, as Jack began to see caregiving from a new perspective—his mother had always been there for him, and now he was stepping up for her. He even detailed her care to Stella Sampas, breaking down costs like ambulance rides and wheelchair rentals while explaining what Medicare would cover and how much he would need to pay out of pocket. Please take a moment to explore our other items sourced directly from the Kerouac Estate, which have never been offered to the public or cataloged before.
Price: 875 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-06T13:40:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Language: English
Author: Jack Kerouac
Publisher: Viking Press
