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Days With My Father
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 Toledano was shocked to learn of the extent of his father's severe memory loss. He started a blog on which he posted photographs and accompanying reflections on his father's changing state. Through sometimes sad, often funny, and always lov...more
Hardcover, 92 pages
Published
June 2nd 2010
by PQ Blackwell
(first published 2010)
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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.
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.
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.
I challenge anyone to read this book and not be moved by the love that is shared between a father and son.
It can be read in a few minutes but the love and emotion pours forth from every page, not to be denied.
An exceptional book.
It can be read in a few minutes but the love and emotion pours forth from every page, not to be denied.
An exceptional book.
The short amount of time it took me to read this could not have been time better spent. This book was incredibly moving, bringing tears to my eyes instantly. It was honest and lovely and I cannot praise it enough.
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.
very well written. The photographs are simple yet very powerful. A must read for anyone who has lost a parent. Absolutely amazing powerful book. Definate must get.
Such beautiful sentiments and gorgeous, evocative photographs. Reminded me so much of my time with my mother during her last days.
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Similar feel to the movie "Beginners."
Loving, sweet, tender, sad, beautiful, careful, AND takesyourbreathaway, too.
Loving, sweet, tender, sad, beautiful, careful, AND takesyourbreathaway, too.
Honest, moving, tender... Amazing, courageous portraits. Human.
Gorgeous, human, heartbreakingly beautiful.
Just beautiful and moving.
Sweet and amazing
I loved the photographs and the simple entries. It was touching and sad, but still nice to flip through.
Short. Stunning. Sad. Sentimental. Death has never seemed like such a treasure.
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