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Social distancing during COVID-19 has become a blessing in disguise for me, as it gives me time to catch up on my reading. Today I’m sharing two titles I enjoyed this month. You can learn about the other books I read in April’s post and May’s post.
Walking My Momma Home by Kathy Flora
First, I need to tell you how it came about that I read this book. One of my favorite bloggers occasionally posts titles of e-books available for free on Amazon. Walking My Momma Home caught my eye. Unfortunately, by the time I read the post, this book was no longer free.
Normally, I would have moved on past the title, but the description of the book left me intrigued. So, I went back and purchased it at the regular price. (At the time, the Kindle version only cost $2.99. After reading the book, I think the author should raise the price!)
Kathy’s book explores her own journey and the journey of her extended family as they face her mother’s descent into dementia. While describing the challenges with brutal honesty, the author also shares the many gifts they discover along the way.
I found parts of the book difficult to read. Her mom’s experience in the psychiatric ward was especially troubling. Yet, this was their reality, and the story needs to be told. I recommend Walking My Momma Home for anyone who encounters dementia, whether in a professional role or as a family member.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zaslow
This book has been on my radar for a few years. However, I hesitated to read it because I feared it would be depressing. Yes, it is sad that the author died of pancreatic cancer at such a young age, leaving behind a wife and three small children. But the book isn’t so much about dying as it is about living.
In the book, Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon professor, shares a trove of wisdom gained from his life experiences. Beautifully written and smattered with bits of humor, the book encourages us to live life to the fullest—no matter how much time we have left.
Now I need your input. After reading Randy Pausch’s book, I learned that his wife wrote a book about her journey after Randy passed away. I’m thinking this may be my next book to read, but I’m seeing mixed reviews online. Have any of you read Jai’s book? Please let me know your impressions!
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