This book is poignant. I made me laugh out loud and cry as well. As a person helping my 89 year old dad remain at home, and the memories of my Mom's journey with Alzheimers, this story was so relevant. Our health system does not allow people to die well. I admired Ella's courage to take the reins of her and John's numbered days.For those readers who thought she was mean and crabby, you'd be too dealing with the things she was living with. Underneath her crust, she loved her husband and children. She simply was a pragmatic person, handling life as it was.The week I was reading this book, I heard a discussion on the NPR radio show "On Point" with Tom Ashbrook. The title of the segment: End-of- Life Care Needs an Overhaul. It was an excellent discussion that dovetailed perfectly with this book. What can you say about John and Ellie. These two characters in this wonderful book became part of my family. I laughed at their antics and cried with their struggles. The author has given the reader a small peek into a family where the parents are dealing with aging, poor health and the need to be treated with understanding. I have never read a book that I can relate to on such personal level.
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So pleasant. A roadtrip of a lifetime. But it gets me a lot at the end of the story. Love it!
—adrianiling
I cried but loved it. This is quite an unusual love story. I was moved. Keep tissues nearby.
—luckycloverleaf
I LOVED this book! All I can say is read it, you won't be sorry !!
—winston
Sad & funny. My wish to have my last trip be my choice!
—Nique
