family relationships

The son of a famous radical feminist spends his life struggling with his diverse personal relationships and with his ambition to be a writer.

Brother and sister Paul and Judy Karasik reflect, in text and comic strips, upon over forty years of their relationship with their autistic brother, David.

The author tells the story of the slow death of her beloved mother, novelist Mary Durant, due to Alzheimer's, and tells how she was almost destroyed in the process of trying to care for her mom and having to witness the devastating losses brought on by the disease.

Addresses parenting issues that arise when a parent becomes seriously ill, explaining how children understand illness, offering advice on how to set up a support system, and discussing the importance of keeping a routine, how to communicate with children about illness, how to prepare kids for hospital visits, and other topics.

Laura experiences conflicting emotions when her brother becomes seriously ill. Includes suggestions for parents to help their well children cope with a chronically ill sibling.

The authors draw from their work as hospice nurses to share the ways in which the dying communicate their needs, and offer advice to friends and family members on how to listen for, and respond to these signals.

The author presents twenty-seven essays on the challenges and wonders of life with her young autistic son, Will.