#1201
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:28pm
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's negative response to the book. I was hoping she would have a better reaction to it.
My mother will most likely read the book this week since I'm home for spring break. Knowing her, I know she will open herself to it. But I'm concern about how it might open up some wounds. I was going to save this info for my review of the book but I might as well tell it now. (I hoping to get the review out this week sometime.) My aunt (my mother's only sister) died from brain cancer almost three years ago (in fact the anniversary is coming up in a few weeks). Some of the details Anthony mentioned in the book really brought back some strong memories of her final weeks. If the book had this strong of an effect on me, I know it will be stronger with my mother (especially since she helped take care of her during her illness). I want to be there with her as she reads it. Not only to do our usual dialogue when we watch a movie or read a book together. I also want to be there to comfort her. I know how much her sister's death has affected her. I'm also hoping this will open up a discussion. I have many questions I've been wanting to ask her about my aunt's last days. We'll see.
On a happier note, I'm in the process of writing my report/review of the current touring cast of Rent. Expect it soon.
Mariel
My mother will most likely read the book this week since I'm home for spring break. Knowing her, I know she will open herself to it. But I'm concern about how it might open up some wounds. I was going to save this info for my review of the book but I might as well tell it now. (I hoping to get the review out this week sometime.) My aunt (my mother's only sister) died from brain cancer almost three years ago (in fact the anniversary is coming up in a few weeks). Some of the details Anthony mentioned in the book really brought back some strong memories of her final weeks. If the book had this strong of an effect on me, I know it will be stronger with my mother (especially since she helped take care of her during her illness). I want to be there with her as she reads it. Not only to do our usual dialogue when we watch a movie or read a book together. I also want to be there to comfort her. I know how much her sister's death has affected her. I'm also hoping this will open up a discussion. I have many questions I've been wanting to ask her about my aunt's last days. We'll see.
On a happier note, I'm in the process of writing my report/review of the current touring cast of Rent. Expect it soon.
Mariel
Updated On: 3/20/06 at 03:28 PM
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