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by Rachel Khong (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book okay for a twelve-year-old? I mean, does it have any bad swearing, cussing or mature stuff?

Lexie This is a very delayed answer, but as a middle school teacher, I just don't think this book would be thematically interesting to many 12 y/os! …moreThis is a very delayed answer, but as a middle school teacher, I just don't think this book would be thematically interesting to many 12 y/os! (less)

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Would this be a good book for a book club group to read?

Leslie Lindsay There's a lot to discuss: aging/declining parents, 'the sandwich generation' (though the adult children in this story don't have their own children), …moreThere's a lot to discuss: aging/declining parents, 'the sandwich generation' (though the adult children in this story don't have their own children),

Dementia/Alzheimer's disease,

Going home, holidays and expectations, childhood memories.

Relationships and Break-ups;

Doing our best even when it's hard and you don't 'feel' at your best, plus there are a lot of little factoids interspersed throughout the narrative that I found intriguing and new (at least to me).

Also, the book is relatively short and lends well to someone who might be short on time for reading on a deadline.
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do you think it's ok to spend the afternoon reading this book at the library instead of working?

Jean Mandella The answer is always “ yes!”

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Did you experience this with one of your parents or a relative?

Jean Mandella Yes, I have gone through the inevitable process of losing both parents. I was in my late thirties raising a young family when my mom slowly disappeare…moreYes, I have gone through the inevitable process of losing both parents. I was in my late thirties raising a young family when my mom slowly disappeared from Parkinsons, then dementia. My dad was blessed with 91 years on earth. Both experienced affected me deeply and I empathize with anyone going through that time of life but ( sorry) this book just didn’t “ speak to me” .(less)

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What is this book about?

Cavak Ruth, a middle-aged newly single woman, goes back home for the holidays. At her mother's request, Ruth stays a year at home to help care for her fathe…moreRuth, a middle-aged newly single woman, goes back home for the holidays. At her mother's request, Ruth stays a year at home to help care for her father who has dementia (most likely Alzheimer's). During that year of caregiving, Ruth learns family truths previously unknown to her and reconciles with her various life choices.

The entire narrative is gradually revealed to the reader through various journal entries. Like little miniature dramas each day. Since some days are shorter than others, sometimes it's what Ruth chooses not to record that flexes each character's dramatic arcs with humanity and wry dry humor. (less)

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