The Wrong Order of Things

A Rare Look Inside Children's Palliative Care

'This was truly the easiest of difficult reads.' Evie King, author of Ashes to Admin

Discover the profound and often heart-wrenching, yet ultimately heart-warming, world of children's palliative care through the eyes of renowned consultant Dr. Michelle Hills. This debut book offers a rare and intimate insight into the lives of children in the UK facing life-limiting illnesses and the dedicated professionals who help them live well and die well.

Key Features/Benefits:

• Provides a rare look into the field of paediatric palliative care in NHS hospitals and children's hospices.
• Offers a beacon of hope and insight into how palliative care teams help children and their families make the most of their time.
• Shares anonymised, composite real-life stories that touch the heart and offer strength, courage, and moments of happiness.
• Demystifies palliative care and explores the emotional decisions families face.
• Written by Cambridge-educated consultant Dr. Michelle Hills, who has devoted her career to this field.

Specifications:

• Author: Michelle Hills
• Publisher: Mirror Books
• Publication Date: 10 September 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3 cm
• Weight: 505 g
• ISBN-10: 1918517045
• ISBN-13: 978-1918517040
• EAN: 9781918517040
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2026

This book is more than just a vital insight for medics, carers, and those dealing with loss or grief; it is a testament to humanity, exploring the delicate balance between hope and reality, and the strength found in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of palliative care and the resilience of the human spirit.