Bibliograph

While they're still here, a memoir, Patricia Williams

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While they're still here, a memoir, Patricia Williams

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

While they're still here

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Patricia Williams

Sub title

a memoir

Summary

After a lifetime of strained bonds with her aging parents, Patricia Williams finds herself in the unexpected position of being their caregiver and neighbor. As they all begin to navigate this murky battleground, the long-buried issues that have divided their family for decades-alcoholism, infidelity, opposing politics-rear up and demand to be addressed head-on. Williams answers the call of duty with trepidation at first, confronting the lines between service and servant, guardian and warden, while her parents alternately resist her help and wear her out. But by facing each new struggle with determination, grace, and courage, they ultimately emerge into a dynamic of greater transparency, mutual support, and teachable moments for all. Honest and humorous, graceful and grumbling, While They're Still Here is a poignant story about a family that waves the white flag and begins to heal old wounds as they guide each other through the most vulnerable chapter of their lives

Target audience

adult

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