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4.83 of 5 stars
Days With My Father is a son's photo journal of his aging father's last years. Following the death of his mother, photographer Phillip Tol... read full description

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Feb 11, 2012
jenna rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a beautiful story. It could have easily been exploitive or tacky; the documentation of a father dying, grieving for his mental clarity, past and wife. Instead, it's so damn honest and touching; done with evident respect and love.

I felt invited into the story of these people in an intimate manner. It's touching and sweet. Despite it chronically the end of a life, I felt uplifted by it, the tears that came at the end were grateful and enwisened.
Feb 05, 2011
Trine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
It's a very short read as it's mostly photographs and small paragraphs, and it's accessible through the internet (http://www.dayswithmyfather.com/) -- you don't have to buy it unless you want to. I did. It's gripping and honest and humorous and painful and I wish everyone would read it.
Dec 29, 2010
Shannon rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A powerful & moving book. It will only take you a few minutes to read, but the story of a father & son will stay with you in ways that you can't imagine. A must read for those who have taken care of an ailing parent, or loved one. But it's one of those stories that will captivate anyone with a good heart.
Aug 18, 2010
Kelley rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Such beautiful sentiments and gorgeous, evocative photographs. Reminded me so much of my time with my mother during her last days.
Apr 23, 2011
Michael rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Short. Stunning. Sad. Sentimental. Death has never seemed like such a treasure.
Apr 22, 2011
Jennifer rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Gorgeous, human, heartbreakingly beautiful.
Mar 16, 2011
Jamie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I loved the photographs and the simple entries. It was touching and sad, but still nice to flip through.
Feb 07, 2012
Toddygee rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 13, 2011
Brad rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 02, 2011
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Nov 04, 2011
Liz rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 28, 2011
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Jul 26, 2011
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Aug 09, 2011
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Jul 04, 2011
Christy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 02, 2011
Anna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2011
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Apr 11, 2011
Ioanna rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Mar 20, 2011
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Mar 18, 2011
Anja Doreen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 28, 2011
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Apr 13, 2011
Melissa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2011
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Feb 22, 2011
Liz rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 13, 2011
Michael rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 18, 2011
John rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 08, 2011
jade rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 06, 2011
Amanda marked it as to-read