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A review by jcummings
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This book hit home for me in so many ways, I honestly don’t even know what to write.
As someone who is currently navigating the slow loss of two grandparents to dementia and the toll it takes on family when they are the sole providers and care takers, I think this book does a good job of drawing back the curtain and providing readers a glimpse at the struggle many families face. The “she wanted to be home” but “she needs more care than we can provide” conversation, fight, ultimatum, acceptance, sacrifice.. is a real reality and it’s harsh to all involved.
This book is about struggling with living grief and death and future death of a loved one and a life that will look different. But it’s not only about the heavy topics, it is still a love story after all.
Some might argue insta love but I agreed to marry my husband after 3 months because we just worked.
Abby’s writing explores how sometimes you just know when you are done looking because you found the one person in this whole world you want to do life with. They fit you like a missing puzzle piece you didn’t know was gone but now that they are here, it wouldn’t look the same without them.
I loved her writing, the references and nods to other authors and musicians. The playlists!!! To date, this is my favorite book that Abby has written.
Honey, if you ever read this: You are my world. My day begins and ends with you. Everything else - it’s just the stuff in between.
As someone who is currently navigating the slow loss of two grandparents to dementia and the toll it takes on family when they are the sole providers and care takers, I think this book does a good job of drawing back the curtain and providing readers a glimpse at the struggle many families face. The “she wanted to be home” but “she needs more care than we can provide” conversation, fight, ultimatum, acceptance, sacrifice.. is a real reality and it’s harsh to all involved.
This book is about struggling with living grief and death and future death of a loved one and a life that will look different. But it’s not only about the heavy topics, it is still a love story after all.
Some might argue insta love but I agreed to marry my husband after 3 months because we just worked.
Abby’s writing explores how sometimes you just know when you are done looking because you found the one person in this whole world you want to do life with. They fit you like a missing puzzle piece you didn’t know was gone but now that they are here, it wouldn’t look the same without them.
I loved her writing, the references and nods to other authors and musicians. The playlists!!! To date, this is my favorite book that Abby has written.
Honey, if you ever read this: You are my world. My day begins and ends with you. Everything else - it’s just the stuff in between.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol