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When the Cranes Fly South
by Lisa Ridzén
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I suppose the closer you get to the end of one's life, the more one thinks about life ending. At almost 65 I have fewer years ahead of me than I do behind me... yes it is absolutely sad.
So enter Bo (and his cast of caregivers, a son, and a granddaughter) and his beloved Sixten. Bo spends his days wandering through beautiful memories, loving his dog, and being a bit surly with those who come to visit him during his day. I loved his push back on "having a bath" every time the caregiver wanted him to... I mean, when you control little of your day, the option of bathing is absolutely a battle worth picking! I equally loved those caregivers who left a chocolate beside his bed when they depart... what a beautiful thing. I warn you though... I cried lots in this beautifully written story. I cried when the son wins the Sixten battle and he departs for another home, I cried when Bo's beloved friend died, and I cried more when Bo neared the end of his days... with his beloved Sixten by his side.
If you want a heartwarming story that might make you think about life... this is a must read. It is beautifully written! I highly recommend!
I would like to thank Netgalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the digital copy of this beautiful story. It was published August 19, 2025.
So enter Bo (and his cast of caregivers, a son, and a granddaughter) and his beloved Sixten. Bo spends his days wandering through beautiful memories, loving his dog, and being a bit surly with those who come to visit him during his day. I loved his push back on "having a bath" every time the caregiver wanted him to... I mean, when you control little of your day, the option of bathing is absolutely a battle worth picking! I equally loved those caregivers who left a chocolate beside his bed when they depart... what a beautiful thing. I warn you though... I cried lots in this beautifully written story. I cried when the son wins the Sixten battle and he departs for another home, I cried when Bo's beloved friend died, and I cried more when Bo neared the end of his days... with his beloved Sixten by his side.
If you want a heartwarming story that might make you think about life... this is a must read. It is beautifully written! I highly recommend!
I would like to thank Netgalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the digital copy of this beautiful story. It was published August 19, 2025.