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Goddess of Undo

pjasso
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I wanted to share this book title with you all. I'm not "promoting" it, but I'm just now reading it for a 2nd time. The first time, my mom didn't have ALZ yet, so this time around I have a new perspective. Kat Dreenan is my cousin. Her book is based on her own true story with her mom. What is really interesting, is that her mom didn't raise her, although she was in and out of her life. She was raised by our grandparents. So when her Mom and her step-dad get Alz at about the same time, she is there for both of them, which is what is really touching— all that is true. I know all the family members in her book. It closely follows all that happened to her and her family. I suppose it could be called a fictionalized memoir. At any rate, I think it is a great read, and thought some of you might enjoy reading it and maybe seeing your life within its pages, although it may be too close to your reality and might be hard to read for some. Let me know what you think.

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  • SusanB-dil
    SusanB-dil Member Posts: 962
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    Interesting. I will check into this. thanks.

  • Emily 123
    Emily 123 Member Posts: 987
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    The title is pretty perfect!

  • pjasso
    pjasso Member Posts: 110
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    I agree- I just reread for the 2nd time through the lens of having a mom in ALZ, but I am so familiar with my cousins' life, not being raised by her mom, but always wanting her love and belonging and then in the end, taking her mom and her step-dad into her home and community. I have to accept some of the fictional dialog and events, knowing that it is based on her real life experience.

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