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Bringing Mom Home: How Two Sisters Moved Their Mother Out of Assisted Living to Care For Her Under One Amazingly Large Roof Paperback – April 20, 2018

by Susan Soesbe (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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Bringing Mom Home is a wry, bittersweet, and occasionally humorous account of one woman's determination to love her mother before it's too late.

Sisters Claire and Susan have been noticing their independent, introverted mother is sort of ... off. Discreet investigation reveals the appalling truth: Mom can't find her way home, pay her bills or even get to the toilet anymore. The move to an assisted living facility only further highlights the many aspects of her life that have quietly fallen through the cracks. Assisted living doesn't render enough assistance for people with advanced dementia, and Mom has never fit in anyway. There's only one thing left to do: bring her home. But how can the sisters pull it off?

The practical aspects of physical care turn out to be less difficult than the emotional challenges to love and honor. The author brings her Christian faith to bear on such questions as, How can I love this person who bears no resemblance to the woman who raised me? And, Do I really just want Mom to hurry up and die?

"Soesbe's engaging writing, eye for detail, and willingness to reveal personal struggles make this a compelling and helpful read." - World Magazine

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    April 20, 2018
  4. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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    1732007713
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1732007710
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rend Press (April 20, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1732007713
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732007710
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Susan Soesbe grew up all over the US, as her father's military career took the family from North Carolina to California, to Missouri and back to California again. An elementary school teacher in Twentynine Palms stoked the creative fire in her entire sixth grade class. Mr. Flower instituted "ten minutes of talking," improvs, and blank books in which students were encouraged to write stories whenever they felt like it.

After almost thirty years in Northern New Jersey, Susan returned to California to help her sister take care of their mother, who had been busy developing dementia when they weren't looking. It forced Susan to rethink everything. Her first book, Bringing Mom Home, details that journey.

Susan taught English to Lithuanian people in Klaipėda for two years. She is currently working on three books: one work of contemporary fiction, another about reverse culture shock, and a collection of Bible poetry.

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Ann C
5.0 out of 5 stars A book full of heart!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018
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Susan and her sister Claire live on opposite sides of the country. But they come together for the sake of their mom, after they notice “something’s off.” A diagnosis of dementia sends their mother down the usual route of an assisted living facility. But when things aren’t working out, Susan hears a whisper from God and her sister comes up with the same idea, they decide to move in together so that they can take care of their ailing mom. Their journey is a blend of the difficult realities caregivers face, a lighthearted embrace of their unusual situation, childhood memories and a deep faith that anchors the author in continually shifting seas. This book gives readers hope that not only can a family come together, sacrifice and survive through hardship, but that even when dementia takes over a parent’s life, love can win in the end.
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CherylFrueh
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting and Challenging Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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This memoir of two sisters caring for their aging mother who suffered from Alzheimers disease was fascinating, challenging, compassionate, honest and so helpful to me as I am caring for an aging mother on hospice. Role reversal and personality changes and weaknesses in a parent are very difficult things. The caregiver feels isolated and misunderstood just like the patient. Ms. Soesbe's book helps identify and deal with the struggles the caregiver experiences. I sped through this book and felt like I had a companion in the suffering. My parent does not have Alzheimers but aging and ill health create cognitive distortions and illogic. It was so helpful to read how Ms. Soesbe dealt with her mother's irrationalities. I recommend this book to anyone caring for an aging parent. Read it sooner than later to help you prepare for the challenges.
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Bobbie
5.0 out of 5 stars A humorous and touching treatment of dementia.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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The author describes her experiences taking care of her mother, who is slowly dying of dementia/late-onset Alzheimer's. Although there is nothing funny about this tragic disease, the author manages to find humor wherever she can in an effort to keep her sanity. There couldn't be a better map of this journey. Soesbe pulls no punches, yet humbly gives the impression that if she can go the distance, anyone can. The details are graphic, so there should be no surprises for anyone involved in the same situation. The author's motivation comes from the Bible, which teaches that children must honor their parents as long as they are alive.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
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The story in the book was better than expected. Gave copies to my daughters
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G. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars There's a price to loving and truly caring
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018
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In this collection of short anecdotal essays, Susan takes you through her journey of caring for her mother, along with her sister and other family members. She candidly opens up about what decisions she and her sister faced, exercising faith and courage to do what it took to show love and real concern for her Mom. Along the way, she discloses how she faces and deals with issues of her past relationship with her. This is a definite read to both those facing and who will eventually face having to care for aging and ailing parents. Thank you, Susan, for taking this step of faith and courage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest and beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018
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This book was such a pleasure to read. As I neared the end, I deliberately slowed down, because I didn't want it to end. The writing was excellent and the story was honest and beautiful. I lost my "real" mother to a stroke 13 years ago and had to adjust to this new person who was in my mother's body. Many of Susan's struggles were my own and I am grateful for the way she put a voice to them. Highly recommend for anyone who has cared for a parent or loved one, or anyone who has loved and lost.
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Linda L. Hagedorn
5.0 out of 5 stars her love for her mom was so evident
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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The author’s honesty in dealing with a parent who has Alzheimer’s was refreshing and insightful. She has a gift to be able to share her true feelings; and, her love for her mom was so evident. My sister and Dad had to care for and deal with my own mom’s illness but the book brought to mind my own concerns and the truth of the frustrations of this disease. A great read!!
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Jennifer Torres
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for better understanding of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
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Beautifully written with insights on caregiving a parent with Alzheimer's. I learned, laughed and cried with the author as I am experiencing some of the same with my parent. She and her sister went over and beyond what most of us can do and sure she has no regrets. Not only does author have great compassion and is inspirational, but is a great author as well.
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