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Kathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD
Gerontologist, Essayist, Researcher,
Author of the 2023 Memoir:
The Pianist's Only Daughter
...Family Caregiving Stories are FAMILY Stories...
See links to new caregiving essays at links under Essays Tab below.
Discussion questions under Book Club Tab below.
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Praise for The Pianist's Only Daughter:
"Adams' sharp prose delivers...an unflinching portrait of aging and a not-always-flattering picture of medical care in the United States..." ~Kirkus Reviews
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"Ultimately, 'The Pianist's Only Daughter' stands out among other memoirs for its compelling storytelling, nuanced exploration of universal themes, and the author's unwavering honesty and vulnerability." ~A Look Inside: A Book Review Blog
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"Adams' book not only is an eloquently written memoir, but also a significant book about caregiving." ~Amazon Customer Review
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"The Pianist’s Only Daughter' drew me right in and kept me engaged throughout. The descriptions are vivid, making me feel like I was right there, experiencing the life of a girl growing up with two very smart and creative parents. It also provides an inside view of the challenge of helping parents through aging, and serves as a good companion to Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal." ~Amazon Customer Review
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There were...moments where I laughed, cried, raged, and laughed again. Adams writes with a refreshing candor that strikes a reader as wholly authentic, and with a clear voice and a rollercoaster of a story to tell, she's someone I would be happy to listen to a whole lot more going forward. Very highly recommended." ~ Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
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