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Book Synopsis“Radiant.” —
O, The Oprah MagazineTrade Review"A thoroughly engaging memoir.… Cary invites readers into a complex extended family.… A distinctly American story." -- Martha Anne Toll - NPR
"
Ladysitting is boldly literate and a brilliant work of art.… A lyrical odyssey of the multiply-descended and cross-generational heritage of black diaspora in a strange land." -- Houston Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Vanderbilt University
"A dive into Cary’s own history.… What resonates loudest in
Ladysitting, however, is the love that Cary gives back to her grandmother." -- Dan Marshall - New York Times Book Review
"Rain dances nourishment
from the soil
Tears waltz love
from the heart
Sun dances a boogie
woogie while
Lorene Cary is
Ladysitting with her Grandmother
Question:
Who brings the beer?" -- Nikki Giovanni
"Cary’s chronicle of this centenarian (+1) is written with candor, warmth, and love. The final chapters are critical reading for anyone with an aging loved one at the end of their life." -- Betsy Lerner, author of The Bridge Ladies
"[Cary] movingly portrays what it’s like to care for a loved one." -- Elizabeth Sile - Real Simple
"Open the cover of
Ladysitting, and you’re immediately yanked into a story with an ending you already know.… One of the more deftly-written, truthful accounts in this genre." -- Terri Schlichenmeyer - Washington Informer
"A heartfelt, multifaceted story.… This reflective memoir steeped in love and forgiveness explores a devoted granddaughter’s perceptions about her grandmother." -- Shelf Awareness
"With admiration, triumph, and love, Cary captures the universal experience of close family loss." -- Booklist
"A candid, sensitive memoir.… Thoughtful reflections on pain, love, and family." -- Kirkus Reviews
