Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 208 pages
- Published by: Kunati Inc. April 1, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 160164003X
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1601640031
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 1.1 pounds
Reader Reviews
"Mothering Mother" provides a rare and intimate peek into the world of a normal woman (strong, powerful, and invincible) caught between caring for her aging and ailing mother and juggling the demands of her own family. Written in play by play form, the author takes you through the good times and bad in vivid Technicolor and you may find yourself alternately laughing, cringing and crying your eyes out. Adopted at four years old by an ordained minister and her husband, the story evolves around the adult Carol, now happily married with three daughters. Her mother, once vibrant, dignified and stately, and whose mere presence filled a room, has been stricken by Parkinson's disease and later Alzheimer's, and now requires the love and care of her daughter. Taking the majority of the strain on her own broad shoulders, Carol goes through a gamut of emotions, always seeking the assurance that she is doing the right thing. Not much is said of the support given by her husband and daughters until the last part of the book, but in a few simple words, the author lets us know that they were very much a part of her mother's life. This is obviously a book written from the heart, and will touch you immensely. After reading some of the paragraphs you may feel the urge to hug members of your family, and to touch base with those whom you haven't seen for a while. Carol's memoirs show us all that life is indeed a journey, and we should not hesitate to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. As the well known phrase goes: "Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way." Amanda Richards, October 13, 2007
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