Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where I share the first paragraph sometimes two, of a book that I'm reading or plan to read soon. (I love a good memoir and think this one will hit the spot, I'm enjoying the writing style).
They Left Us Everything: A Memoir; Plum Johnson
G.P. Putnam & Sons - 2016
Never Mind the Dog
"The night before I turn sixty-three, I'm looking in the mirror, pulling my sagging jawline up to my ears, listening to voice mails on speakerphone. Three are from Mum:
'Happy birthday m'darlin!'
Promise you'll drive out first thing tomorrow!
Damn this machine! Call me!'
Mum is ninety-three, and these are her messages just since dinner. Nineteen years, one month, and twenty-six days of eldercare have brought me to my knees. But first thing next morning, I crawl to my car, hack at the ice on my windshield, and slump into the front seat with the heater cranked up."
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
Sounds like a book I'll enjoy. I love books with characters of varying ages, especially when some of them are older. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love when I find a good book with characters that are older (like me) LOL
DeleteThis one is new to me, but it does pique my interest.
ReplyDeleteIt was only shelf for a few months but, I was looking for a good memoir and I think this is it.
DeleteIt's new to me too. I'd read on.
ReplyDeleteGlad it appealed to you as well.
DeleteOh, yes. This sounds right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI just loved the topic as well.
DeleteI agree, that sounds like a page turner.
ReplyDeleteGlad the intro appealed to you this week.
DeleteI think I would need more, but you know before deciding, I'm picky!
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with picky:)
DeleteThat sounds like my mom. LOL Although she's younger and not in eldercare. I'll get a phone message, a text and an e-mail back to back, her trying to figure out which will get her the quickest response.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book, Diane!
LOL - funny Wendy.
DeleteI want to know what happens...and would definitely read on!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro:)
DeleteTempting. I will try not to be that kind of old mom when I get there. My daughter-in-law thinks I already am. Ha Ha.
ReplyDeleteLOL - DIL's can be tough
DeleteI'm featuring a book with an older character today, too! This sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting every Tuesday.
I liked your intro a lot.
DeleteGreat intro paragraph and I would definitely want to know more about the characters!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very good memoir so far.
DeleteGlad u liked the intro.
ReplyDeleteLove mother/daughter relationships. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI'd like this one very much. I can hear tidbits of my life in this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely interested in this. I've put it in my cart. Thanks.
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