The Leisure Seeker

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This is the unforgettable cross country journey of a runaway couple in their twilight years determined to meet the end of all roads on their own terms. "The Leisure Seeker" is the story of John and Ella Robina, a couple married 50+ years - she has stopped her cancer treatments,…

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2 authors picked The Leisure Seeker as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Vered Neta

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The moment I started reading this book, its tone gripped me instantly.

It fearlessly presents challenging and daunting situations with a mix of wit and courage. Darkly observant, the story unfolds with a blend of humour, fondness, and a hint of irony, making "The Leisure Seeker" a bittersweet fable of the golden years.

The book fearlessly confronts the realities and indignities of aging and disease, yet it doesn't fail to celebrate life, embracing every precious moment left in the lives of the characters, even if they are old geezers.

While the subject matter could lead to a somber narrative, the…

From Vered's list on the light side of Alzheimer’s.

E.B. Moore

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The tone of this book pulled me in instantly, clearly presenting difficult and frightening situations with guts and humor.

It was a treat for me to see how other people handled the complexities of dementia, if not exactly like mine with my mother’s slippage, but somewhat of the same flavor.

On rereading the book, now that I’m on the cusp of old age (some might say I’ve tipped in), I find a new set of worries, as well as compassion for my children as they watch me, and wonder, oh god, what’s next.

From E.B.'s list on humor about surviving family and dementia.