Read The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir

The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir

Kathryn Betts Adams

4.9/5 (26388 ratings)

Description:In lyrical prose laced with gentle humor, The Pianist's Only Daughter presents an unvarnished portrayal of two creative academics—a concert pianist and a poet—from their early quests for artistic expression and academic recognition, to their poignant efforts in old age to hold on to their unique gifts and their humanity. First-time memoirist Kathryn Betts Adams, a social worker and academic gerontologist, depicts the evolving family dynamics through more than six decades that she is immersed in her parents' vivid emotional lives. Her story culminates in a hero’s shepherding her parents through their final years. Despite her professional expertise, a series of terrible constraints and no-win decisions litter the path to finding quality care, and bearing witness to their declining health proves heartbreaking. Grounded in insights about mental health, health, and aging, and overlaid with a deep devotion to music and words, The Pianist’s Only Daughter is the story of one family’s—one daughter’s—experience of the human condition. Although it is not a self-help book, readers will find useful information and ideas that resonate with their own experiences with aging and family relationships. About The Pianist’s Only Daughter "Excellent read! A book I couldn't put down—Kathryn Betts Adams shares an intimate family portrait which is skillfully woven and will resonate with you in your own journey. The Pianist’s Only Daughter brings the joys and sorrows of caring for aged parents to the forefront and offers spot-on observations of the way early family dynamics reenact themselves in old age. It’s a must-read for all facing this stage of life, especially poignant for only children. I will be recommending this book to the adult children of my elderly clients." ~Heidi Sward, LCSW, Geriatric Social Worker, Hamden, Connecticut"It’s both a beautiful narrative history of your/our parents’ era and creative life, as well as the bittersweet, difficult decline of our loved ones and the challenges of caregiving all at once. Brava!" ~Ginger McKnight-Chavers, Author of In the Heart of Texas: A NovelWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir. To get started finding The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN

Description: In lyrical prose laced with gentle humor, The Pianist's Only Daughter presents an unvarnished portrayal of two creative academics—a concert pianist and a poet—from their early quests for artistic expression and academic recognition, to their poignant efforts in old age to hold on to their unique gifts and their humanity. First-time memoirist Kathryn Betts Adams, a social worker and academic gerontologist, depicts the evolving family dynamics through more than six decades that she is immersed in her parents' vivid emotional lives. Her story culminates in a hero’s shepherding her parents through their final years. Despite her professional expertise, a series of terrible constraints and no-win decisions litter the path to finding quality care, and bearing witness to their declining health proves heartbreaking. Grounded in insights about mental health, health, and aging, and overlaid with a deep devotion to music and words, The Pianist’s Only Daughter is the story of one family’s—one daughter’s—experience of the human condition. Although it is not a self-help book, readers will find useful information and ideas that resonate with their own experiences with aging and family relationships. About The Pianist’s Only Daughter "Excellent read! A book I couldn't put down—Kathryn Betts Adams shares an intimate family portrait which is skillfully woven and will resonate with you in your own journey. The Pianist’s Only Daughter brings the joys and sorrows of caring for aged parents to the forefront and offers spot-on observations of the way early family dynamics reenact themselves in old age. It’s a must-read for all facing this stage of life, especially poignant for only children. I will be recommending this book to the adult children of my elderly clients." ~Heidi Sward, LCSW, Geriatric Social Worker, Hamden, Connecticut"It’s both a beautiful narrative history of your/our parents’ era and creative life, as well as the bittersweet, difficult decline of our loved ones and the challenges of caregiving all at once. Brava!" ~Ginger McKnight-Chavers, Author of In the Heart of Texas: A NovelWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir. To get started finding The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir

The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoir

More Books

Pianist

Pianist

Chopin: Pianist and Teacher

Chopin: Pianist and Teacher

Pianist's Handbook

Pianist's Handbook

Music Training, Neural Plasticity, and Executive Function

Music Training, Neural Plasticity, and Executive Function

Journal

Journal

South Australian Industrial Reports

South Australian Industrial Reports

The Challoners

The Challoners

Programmes

Programmes