I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death is a memoir by Maggie O’Farrell that recounts her near-death experiences throughout her life. The book is a gripping and glorious investigation of death that leaves the reader feeling breathless, grateful, and fully alive. The book chronicles 17 occasions when Maggie O’Farrell came close to death and how those experiences have shaped her outlook on life and her attitude towards her children.