Review: Unbelievably beautiful, raw and melodic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2014
Wow! This book brought out a roller coaster of emotions within me.  It is so well written and Nancy is just enchanting.  I don't know what made me purchase the book to begin with - I think I was enticed by a mother/daughter story about the elderly/alzheimers.  But I got A LOT more than I bargained for.  You see Nancy, was a child star, a beautiful child who was naturally gifted at many things/arts.  Without giving spoilers, she had to contend with domineering forces in her life, that slowly ate into her like a disease, making her a people pleaser and person who kept up appearances (so to speak) at whatever cost.The honest narration and conversational style by the author (Nancy's daughter) is just poignant and so heartbreaking.  You feel her pain as she sees the gradual decline of her mother mentally and physically - and how this effects her relationship to her.  People who have/had elderly parents - this book will certainly strike a chord and many will be able to relate.The book is not all heartbreak, there is much joy through the pain.  The chapter about the locking of the door and a peephole is a funny one, which will have you laughing out loud.)I spent the last 15 pages, literally in tears, not wanting the book to end.  To the author, I just want to say - congratulations on this book.  You have done your Mum, the world and yourself a wonderful service.Bravo.