Family Meals: Coming Together to Care for an Aging Parent

by Michael Tucker

Book Overview

A beautifully told memoir that explores the meaning of family, "Family Meals" addresses the issue of aging parents with remarkable charm, sympathy, and warmth.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802119212
• ISBN13: 9780802119216
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Elder care is not a job for one person alone

Elder care is not a job for one person alone. "Family Meals: Coming Together to Care for an Aging Parent" is the memoir of a family taking care of its aging matriarch as Lora, a widowed late in life woman coping with the death of her husband with the help of her children Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry. Their story is taking care of an aging woman as she fights the diseases of age such as dementia and the stories and wisdom that is drawn from these relationships. "Family Meals" is a choice and very highly recommended read for those who have elderly relatives of their own to care for.

Reading for pure pleasure

Michael Tucker is my hero. He writes so well and pulls you into his and his wife's life with true brio. This book is such a delight. I have already read it twice.

Tucker is Yummy

Michael Tucker writes with wit, empathy and a dash of the devil. His book is moving and delicious. Buy it. Robyn Goodman

Another tour de force from Michael Tucker!

Mr. Tucker's books are gem! They are funny, witty and charming all rolled up into one! This is the third book of his I've read and every time, he never fails in his brilliant writing style. Family Meals is a book you must run out and buy, it's not only about family but about life---and it's hilarious to boot! Grazie, Mr. Tucker!

Family Meals: Coming Together to Care for an Aging Parent

Mr. Tucker, Mr. Tucker! Thank you. "Family Meals" is a feast. Sharing ones personal life can be tough, but Tucker handles it with such wit, wisdom, and passion. This book is for anyone who is in the midst of dealing with an aging parent and trying to have your own life at the same time. By far his best book, yet. Tucker's writing has reached another level. I must admit that all I wanted was more tastes and smells of Italy, but Tucker gives us real life. Grazie.