While They're Still Here: A Memoir Patricia Williams

While They're Still Here: A Memoir

Author: Patricia Williams
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Book Title
While They're Still Here: A Memoir
Author
Patricia Williams
ISBN
9781631522406
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.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Patricia WilliamsPublisher: She Writes PressPublished: 11/07/2017ISBN: 9781631522406Pages: 256Weight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90dAward: Benjamin Franklin Award - Gold Medal WinnerReview Citations: Booklist 10/15/2017 pg. 9
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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Patricia Williams
Publisher: She Writes Press
Published: 11/07/2017
ISBN: 9781631522406
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d
Award: Benjamin Franklin Award - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citations: Booklist 10/15/2017 pg. 9
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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Patricia Williams
Publisher: She Writes Press
Published: 11/07/2017
ISBN: 9781631522406
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d
Award: Benjamin Franklin Award - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citations: Booklist 10/15/2017 pg. 9