Well for all you folksies who fuss at me because I am so old fashioned and want *a book* to read, you'll be happy to know that I read this entire book on Kindle. And by Kindle I mean the Kindle App on my phone, so it was quite interesting.
This latest book by yet another one of my fav authors (Chris Fabry) was on sale on download for only $1.99 so I decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed. Having just recently been to Roger's grandmother's 99th birthday party at the assisted living place she lives, the plight of the elderly was fresh in my mind. I have at times had a tender spot in my heart for them, and after reading this book it made me want to perhaps follow wherever it may lead.
It also brought to mind my dear friend Shelley. She was the same age as me and as a child was exposed to some sort of spillage in a river or something that later in life manifested itself in cancer and took her from this life too early. This stuff really happens these days, people. It's not just in the movies.
Read for yourself (paper or electronic!) and soak in a very thoughtful story.
Treha Langsam is a mysterious young woman who has fallen through the cracks, much like many of the elderly people she works with at Desert Gardens Retirement Home. But Miriam Howard, director of the facility, sees her extraordinary gift and untapped potential. Treha is a whisperer of sorts, calling those who have slipped into dementia back to a life of vibrant, if only temporary, clarity.
When Treha’s and Miriam’s stories intertwine with a documentary team looking for stories of the elderly, Treha’s gift is uncovered, and the search begins for answers to the mysteries of her past. As their paths converge, each person is forced to face the same difficult question: What if this is as good as my life gets?
An uplifting, human tale of an ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift. (picture and description from amazon.com)
O:)
Melissa
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