Review of For Gods Sake Mother
Posted: 16 Aug 2022, 08:23
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "For Gods Sake Mother" by Jan Spicer.]
Jan Spicer's For God's Sake Mother is a story about the author's mother's battle with dementia. It chronicles the family's struggles with this cruel disease as it gradually took their mother away. The author attempts to preserve her mother's memories and stories in this book. She takes us through her childhood, her mother's personality, and various glimpses into their lives.
I appreciated how open the author was about her family. She recounted memories of her mother that did not paint her in the best light, but the text was written in a loving tone. I could also sense the author's nostalgia for her childhood, and it was clear that she had nothing but positive memories despite some less-than-ideal circumstances. She vividly described her mother's eccentricities and made me feel as if I knew her. I also appreciated the numerous family photos scattered throughout the text because they put a face to the people going through this ordeal.
I was able to feel the stark difference between her present and past selves as a result of the author's vivid description of her mother. The author's mother, who was once vivacious, is now unable to care for herself. It was heartbreaking to read about the author's mother's deterioration. I could feel the author's family's helplessness as they watched their mother deteriorate and the disease mess with their daily lives. It was heartwarming, however, to see the family rise to the task of caring for their mother.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. I thought it was admirable that the author was open about the stress that families face when faced with this diagnosis, especially if they become caregivers for loved ones who no longer know who they are. I also admired her candor about the panic, guilt, and fear she felt as a result of the diagnosis, as well as the mistakes her family made along the way. Despite the depressing subject matter, I was left with a sense of hope after witnessing the family refuse to give up hope and instead do their best to care for their mother while she was still alive.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was an honest look at what dementia patients and their families go through. I only found one grammatical error in the text, indicating that it was professionally edited. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in dementia or has family members who have been diagnosed with it. It will provide them with valuable insight into the devastation caused by this disease, as well as some hope as they witness the coping strategies used by this family.
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For Gods Sake Mother
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Jan Spicer's For God's Sake Mother is a story about the author's mother's battle with dementia. It chronicles the family's struggles with this cruel disease as it gradually took their mother away. The author attempts to preserve her mother's memories and stories in this book. She takes us through her childhood, her mother's personality, and various glimpses into their lives.
I appreciated how open the author was about her family. She recounted memories of her mother that did not paint her in the best light, but the text was written in a loving tone. I could also sense the author's nostalgia for her childhood, and it was clear that she had nothing but positive memories despite some less-than-ideal circumstances. She vividly described her mother's eccentricities and made me feel as if I knew her. I also appreciated the numerous family photos scattered throughout the text because they put a face to the people going through this ordeal.
I was able to feel the stark difference between her present and past selves as a result of the author's vivid description of her mother. The author's mother, who was once vivacious, is now unable to care for herself. It was heartbreaking to read about the author's mother's deterioration. I could feel the author's family's helplessness as they watched their mother deteriorate and the disease mess with their daily lives. It was heartwarming, however, to see the family rise to the task of caring for their mother.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. I thought it was admirable that the author was open about the stress that families face when faced with this diagnosis, especially if they become caregivers for loved ones who no longer know who they are. I also admired her candor about the panic, guilt, and fear she felt as a result of the diagnosis, as well as the mistakes her family made along the way. Despite the depressing subject matter, I was left with a sense of hope after witnessing the family refuse to give up hope and instead do their best to care for their mother while she was still alive.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was an honest look at what dementia patients and their families go through. I only found one grammatical error in the text, indicating that it was professionally edited. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in dementia or has family members who have been diagnosed with it. It will provide them with valuable insight into the devastation caused by this disease, as well as some hope as they witness the coping strategies used by this family.
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For Gods Sake Mother
View: on Bookshelves