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Greg Doran's Journey: Grief, Shakespeare's Folio, and Hope

4/13/2026

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Greg Doran's book intertwines the diaries of his late partner Antony Sher with his quest to view more than 200 copies of Shakespeare's First Folio.
Sher's diaries reveal his candid struggle with liver cancer, blending humor and resilience.
Doran's global journey, sparked by loss, includes encounters with King Charles and visits to major libraries.
The book reveals the First Folio's rich history while turning grief into understanding and hope.

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Story summary

Greg Doran's book intertwines the diaries of his late partner Antony Sher with his quest to view more than 200 copies of Shakespeare's First Folio.
Sher's diaries reveal his candid struggle with liver cancer, blending humor and resilience.
Doran's global journey, sparked by loss, includes encounters with King Charles and visits to major libraries.
The book reveals the First Folio's rich history while turning grief into understanding and hope.