As she watched her mother succumb to Alzheimer's, the author, a journalist, did not know how to care for her. Afterward, she immersed herself in research and became a resident assistant at a state-of-the-art Alzheimer's facility. This is Kessler's account of her work there and her memories of her experiences with her mother. Ruth Ann Phimister leads us through this strange medical territory, combining facts, memories, and anecdotes that describe Kessler's journey to discover the people locked inside this disease. As the author charts her growing compassion for the residents and uncovers clues to their personalities, she also describes those who do the relentless work of aiding them. Phimister's voice calms listeners as the author finds gifts to minister to the residents and to herself.
Pub Date: Feb. 4, 2007
Duration: 10 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A heart-wrenching deep dive into the everlasting, and often destructive, bond between mothers and their daughters.
Journalist Aviv reports on the intimacies, trials, and heartaches of various mother-daughter relationships in these seven essays, six of which were originally published in The New Yorker. Narrator Andi Arndt brings clarity and a resolute tone to these often tragic stories. Aviv recounts missing children, the erasure of abuse, and what it means to leave your family in order to make ends meet. Arndt’s steady narration is careful, helping listeners wade through these stunning true stories that are more universal than they may initially seem.
A heart-wrenching deep dive into the everlasting, and often destructive, bond between mothers and their daughters.Pub Date: July 7, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 25 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593150931
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 22, 2026
Sedaris is as self-deprecating and witty as ever, and this audiobook is a refreshing listen.
American humorist Sedaris has done it again. His new essay collection is filled with uproarious anecdotes, and his narration is, as always, a delight. With the sound of the audience's laughter as a backdrop, listeners will feel as though they’re attending one of Sedaris’ live events. Sedaris’ trademark deadpan delivery is a treat, and his funny observations are sure to elicit lots of laughs. His themes include travel to far-flung corners of the world; city living; mundane annoyances, embarrassments, and curiosities; misadventures in language learning; and relationship dynamics.
Sedaris is as self-deprecating and witty as ever, and this audiobook is a refreshing listen.Pub Date: May 26, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 26 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668648230
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: May 12, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2026
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