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mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet memory of what it means to be a family.
My first listen on Libby. I needed a back-up to Hoopla. Libby is more finicky, probably because I have used Hoopla for loads more listening and am familiar with it.
Listening length seven hr, 15 min
My first listen on Libby. I needed a back-up to Hoopla. Libby is more finicky, probably because I have used Hoopla for loads more listening and am familiar with it.
Listening length seven hr, 15 min
lisaeirene's review against another edition
1.0
I thought this would be right up my alley but I found it difficult to follow and get engrossed in. It was also a lot of religious stuff, which made me zone out.
moniipeters's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Death, and Death of parent
booksbythecup's review against another edition
4.0
Hearing the author speak at the DBF about her book compelled me to pick it up. I hadn't read any of her other books but I believe I will now. There was something like kismet in many of the things she said when discussing her book. But more importantly, I felt a level of understanding and rememberence when considering some of the ladysitting I've experienced with relatives. One of the hardest things we can do is to see someone we love sick. We love them and will sacrifice ALL to make sure they have the care they need. But when caregiving becomes our whole life, we must remember and remain vigilant in making our loved ones feel dignified and respected. Comforted. No easy tasks but the glimpses into Cary's time with her Nana are ones I won't forget. Grief is no easy thing and even after many years, we realize we are still coping with what we've stored (or tried to) away in a part of our minds, hearts and bodies.
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
4.0
I’m envious of the author’s life and how impactful her Nana is on the family. What a sense of history that permeates the family with the stories that are passed down through the generations and the strong sense of family!
Only one of my grandmothers was alive when I was young. I remember watching TV shows with her (game shows, soap operas, Golden Girls). While it was a great memory, I feel like we wasted this precious time that we could have used for her to tell me about the family, her history, and stories. I know so little of my family history and wish I knew so much more, like the author does about her Nana and the rest of the family.
Only one of my grandmothers was alive when I was young. I remember watching TV shows with her (game shows, soap operas, Golden Girls). While it was a great memory, I feel like we wasted this precious time that we could have used for her to tell me about the family, her history, and stories. I know so little of my family history and wish I knew so much more, like the author does about her Nana and the rest of the family.
lumbermouth's review against another edition
1.0
I loved the idea and premise and wanted so much to love the book but gave up angrily 50 pages in. Probably it is an interesting story, but as a narrative it was an infuriating mess. V disappointing.
gmdudley4's review against another edition
3.0
In reading the description of this book I thought it would be something that it was not. The story jumped around a bit too much for my taste and did not stay focused on that last year of Nana's life. I thought this would be something to help me heal from all of the unasked questions of my own grandmothers who have both, unfortunately, passed away. This might be the perfect memoir for someone else though.
katebelt's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. I listened to the audio, read by the author, and will read more by her for sure! Interwoven with her experience of providing hospice care to her grandmother are stories about other family members and several generations of relatives going back to the reconstruction period of the South.