Review of It'll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs
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Review of It'll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "It'll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs" by Karen Thiel.]
It’ll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs by Karen Thiel is a non-fiction memoir describing loss and grief. Karen had a great relationship with her mother, and the impact of her death was profound. Her writing is a form of therapy with a wish to help others in similar situations.
The author experienced a happy and loving childhood. She witnessed her mother being a caregiver for her grandparents and her youngest brother. As time passed, the author and her mother decided to live together. In 2004, her mother was diagnosed with emphysema, and the author became the caregiver. Despite the illness, the pair shared happiness and adventures until the disease progressed. The author collected her thoughts and feelings in this book, along with happy memories and childhood recollections.
As well as an honest and detailed account of a tragic loss, the book is filled with lovely childhood stories and insights into family life. The book made me shed a tear and smile in equal measure. The personal feelings of grief are very relatable. I admired and enjoyed the honest accounts and the uncensored descriptions of emotions. I also liked how the author brought positivity into such sad experiences. I think this book is helpful to readers going through loss to see a journey through grief.
I particularly enjoyed the recollections of her mother when she was a child. I found humour, warmth, and love in the memories that describe a happy home and a loving mother. The fun continues into their time together as adults, and the reader learns of a close mother-daughter relationship. It is also interesting how the author reflects on childhood experiences as an adult. She appreciates how her mother raised her and sees why she occasionally needed reprimanding as a child.
I could relate to many aspects of the book, such as similar thoughts, feelings, and actions. By reading this book, I felt a connection to a shared experience. I think this book has the potential to help and support its readers because of this.
I found zero spelling or grammar mistakes. The book is exceptionally well-edited. Also, there was nothing I disliked about it. I admired the honest words, which made me both happy and sad. It contains good humour and heart-warming memories. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars.
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It'll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs
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It’ll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs by Karen Thiel is a non-fiction memoir describing loss and grief. Karen had a great relationship with her mother, and the impact of her death was profound. Her writing is a form of therapy with a wish to help others in similar situations.
The author experienced a happy and loving childhood. She witnessed her mother being a caregiver for her grandparents and her youngest brother. As time passed, the author and her mother decided to live together. In 2004, her mother was diagnosed with emphysema, and the author became the caregiver. Despite the illness, the pair shared happiness and adventures until the disease progressed. The author collected her thoughts and feelings in this book, along with happy memories and childhood recollections.
As well as an honest and detailed account of a tragic loss, the book is filled with lovely childhood stories and insights into family life. The book made me shed a tear and smile in equal measure. The personal feelings of grief are very relatable. I admired and enjoyed the honest accounts and the uncensored descriptions of emotions. I also liked how the author brought positivity into such sad experiences. I think this book is helpful to readers going through loss to see a journey through grief.
I particularly enjoyed the recollections of her mother when she was a child. I found humour, warmth, and love in the memories that describe a happy home and a loving mother. The fun continues into their time together as adults, and the reader learns of a close mother-daughter relationship. It is also interesting how the author reflects on childhood experiences as an adult. She appreciates how her mother raised her and sees why she occasionally needed reprimanding as a child.
I could relate to many aspects of the book, such as similar thoughts, feelings, and actions. By reading this book, I felt a connection to a shared experience. I think this book has the potential to help and support its readers because of this.
I found zero spelling or grammar mistakes. The book is exceptionally well-edited. Also, there was nothing I disliked about it. I admired the honest words, which made me both happy and sad. It contains good humour and heart-warming memories. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars.
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It'll Be Alright, Maggie Jiggs
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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