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Discover the extraordinary memoir 'The Year My Family Unravelled' by Cynthia Dearborn, a heartfelt exploration of familial relationships and personal redemption. This compelling narrative highlights Cynthia's struggle as she tries to care for her father living with vascular dementia, while residing thousands of miles away in Sydney. Filled with themes of mental decline and the complex dynamics of family love, this book provides a candid look into the heart of difficulties faced when helping aging parents. With unique insights into her tumultuous childhood and challenging relationships, Cynthia weaves a moving backstory that enriches this poignant memoir. Each page unravels deep emotions, providing a dual perspective on navigating caregiving and self-discovery. Stay engaged as the story unfolds with unexpected twists that lead to hope and redemption even amidst life's darkest moments. Readers will find solace and understanding in Cynthia's journey through her family's struggles, making 'The Year My Family Unravelled' a must-read for anyone grappling with similar challenges. Order now to dive into this enriching memoir that resonates with anyone who values the profound complexity of family ties. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781922930200. Year: 2023. Publisher: Affirm.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922930200
Year: 2023
Publisher: Affirm
Description:
Cynthia Dearborn is struggling to convince her father, who has vascular dementia, to move into an aged care facility. He won't budge. Further complicating matters is the fact that Cynthia lives in Sydney, and her father in Seattle. Truth be told, it suits her to live halfway around the world from her family.
Cynthia's attempts to get her father and stepmother into care, and to protect them from themselves and each other, drive this compelling memoir. But braided in is a deeply moving and surprising backstory about Cynthia's tumultuous childhood and the difficult relationships she had with both parents.
The Year My Family Unravelled continues to surprise right to the last page. Despite heavy subject matter - mental decline, illness, abuse, death - this is a memoir of buoyancy and hope. Ultimately, it is a story about redemption, self-worth, and the tangled and often contradictory impulses of love.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922930200
Year: 2023
Publisher: Affirm
Description:
Cynthia Dearborn is struggling to convince her father, who has vascular dementia, to move into an aged care facility. He won't budge. Further complicating matters is the fact that Cynthia lives in Sydney, and her father in Seattle. Truth be told, it suits her to live halfway around the world from her family.
Cynthia's attempts to get her father and stepmother into care, and to protect them from themselves and each other, drive this compelling memoir. But braided in is a deeply moving and surprising backstory about Cynthia's tumultuous childhood and the difficult relationships she had with both parents.
The Year My Family Unravelled continues to surprise right to the last page. Despite heavy subject matter - mental decline, illness, abuse, death - this is a memoir of buoyancy and hope. Ultimately, it is a story about redemption, self-worth, and the tangled and often contradictory impulses of love.