Fagan offers a more realistic portrait of the grueling daily grind [of caretaking]— and emotional toll — that comes with the undertaking ... The book's title hints at Fagan’s occasional proclivity for the mawkish. More often, though there is a refreshing frankness ... Fagan has done a remarkable service to her father by telling the story of his life with such generosity and to her fellow caregivers by candidly describing the circumstances under which that life came to an end.
Sports journalist Fagan, Chris’ daughter, explores her father-daughter relationship after he was diagnosed with ALS ... Sure to appeal to sports fans and LGBTQ readers navigating family relationships, as well as to families coping with ALS.
