Jill F

I didn't think I was going to like this book at first. I had a hard time relating to it and kept waiting for something to happen. I eventually realized that is the point. This book is about a life, and the every day ups and downs, not a tragic or life altering event like "The Middle Place, by Ms. Corrigan." It is about the relationship between a mother and daughter and the understanding and love that grows stronger with time. My opinion of this book was definitely formed by the Concept of "Reader Response' that the author mentions on page 146. As someone who is dealing with an elderly mother, watching her fade has been extremely difficult. I recommend this book for anyone who is going through a similar experience. It reminded me of how precious the mother/daughter relationship is, even when strained, how we, as women and mothers, are shaped by that relationship. And how eventually we all come to the same place, more like our mothers than we care to admit for good or bad.

This is one of those books that grabs your attention right away. I didn't want to stop reading, except to clean!