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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
An interesting memoir of a family growing up in Oakville on the shore of Lake Ontario. I was fascinated with the family dynamics and enjoyed Plum Johnson’s writing style. Her tale of her father’s 20 year Alzheimer’s decline left me crying and laughing at the same time. And her mother was a force in herself. The book left me pondering on mother daughter relationships and the importance of family. I would like my daughter to read it! Are you there, Quinn?
For some reason, I thought this would be more about a child/children of hoarders and the amount of things left behind. Although the author's mother had hoarding tendencies, especially after the death of her husband, the house wasn't as awful as some.
I really enjoyed learning about the dynamics of this family that holds so many similarities to my own. I would recommend this book to any woman dealing with difficult family relationships, particularly as an adult dealing with aging parents.
This is a cute memoir. I really liked the writing style and the way the author captured the incredibly full lives of her parents and her family. It made me want to soak up the time I have with my parents now, but I think this will be a lot more impactful to someone in this persons shoes, with older or recently passed parents and thinking about how and what they leave can impact a person.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
I received this from a goodreads giveaway and I found it difficult to put down once I started to read it. It's a very interesting memoir about a family's (mainly daughter's) struggle to finally let go of her parents belongings after the passing of her mother.
This is a very personal book for Johnson. I'm the type of person who has no attachment to things and house, though I do appreciate and understand the value this project has for her. I think this would be a more interesting read for those who are into family trees, heirlooms, etc. It didn't do anything for me.
I received this through Goodreads First Reads. I thought it was a very enchanting and light hearted memoir. I helped my mom with going through my grandpa's apartment a few years ago, so it was almost like a mix of maybe reading about what my mom felt as we did that, as well as some of what I felt. Because seeing the past, all those old photos and letters, is fascinating. And Plum Johnson touches on all that will be lost with the newer generations- we rely so much on technology, which constantly becomes outdated. I know I am fascinated by my grandparents past, I think most people are, so the idea that there might not be these snippets of memories to pass on and let later generations mull over is a sad thought.
I would give this 3.5 stars. I liked the local setting and it was a great examination of a mother/daughter relationship. I also found the authors parents lives fascinating. Very good read for the sandwich generation and anyone who has lost a parent.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced