The House on Beartown Road: A Memoir of Learning and Forgetting Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This book gives an idea of some of the struggles of a woman trying to take care of her young child & father with alzheimers disease. I liked it because it shared her raw experiences and how hard it is to deal with your own life while trying to take care of both a child and an aging parent. "

" This book shows a beautiful picture of the different stages of life. I borrowed it from a friend. She said, "You can borrow it, but it's not my favorite. I read it for a class in college and it's sort of sad." Well, I'm glad I decided to give it a chance. Some parts of it are sad, but such is life. You can learn lessons about life, love, loss, and many things in between from this one. "

" I pulled this from the library because I thought it sounded interesting and it had gotten a good NY Times review... I was then surprised to see that the author was (at the time of writing) a journalist at the local paper near where I grew up. It's a well-written, honest look about being a single mother and taking care of her father who has Alzheimer's disease. "

" Elizabeth Cohen's writing is beautiful and poetic as she recounts the draining time she spent alone caring for her Alzheimer's-stricken father and her baby daughter. Her story is powerful and sure to connect with anyone who has had the difficult task of being in charge of a loved one who doesn't always know who you are. "

" story of a woman with a toddler and a father with Alzheimer's disease. "

" Such a beautiful, quiet book that never tries too hard to do too much. Many of the scenes shook me in the best way, and I really can't wait to read it again. "

" This book is beautifully written and would be a comfort as well as an encouragement to anyone who is a caretaker to a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. "

" The author wanted to chronicle her Father's slow descent into Alzheimers, but the people in this book just aggravated the life out of me. There were some poignant moments but I could not connect to the main person (real) and her decisions and dilemas. "

" This is a good book about a woman raising her daughter who is gaining skills, while also caring for her father who is losing them. An insightful interesting read. "

" Gorgeous and heartbreaking memoir about a 40-year old single woman raising a newborn and caring for her 80-year-old father with Alzheimer's. "

" One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Considering the topic, it is not depressing. Though non-fiction, incredibly interesting story and often reads like poetry. I highly recommend even if you have no experience with Alzheimers in your family. "

" I laughed and cried. Beautifully written. "

" caught in the middle of life between child and dad with Alzheimer's...funny, sad, painful and true "

" A divorced woman with a small child takes on the care of her Alzheimers father.... things are so hard and she gets so frustrated but she hangs in there. She tells her story with humor and compassion. I loved this book. "

" This is the affecting account of the author's struggle to care for her Alzheimer's-afflicted father and her infant child. It would be most enlightening for anyone caring for a family member with Alzheimer's. "

" A memoir of a daughter taking care of her elderly father who suffers from Alzheimer's (sp?) or "Alzenheimers" as he calls it. "

" A personal memoir about living with her dad after his Alzheimers diagnosis. Rather repetitive at times but if you are looking for a memoir on Alzheimers, this is an easy quick read. I liked that she remained very positive and humorous about the situation. "

" Very touching memoir about a woman who is caring for her 80 year old father with Alzheimers and her baby. She has good insights about the parallels between beginning of life and end of life, and adds a touch of humor to the scene as well. "

" It's a little repetitive. You can tell she expanded her columns into a book. I'm glad I never had to deal with a parent with Alzheimer's. "

" This was a very sad story, but it was also gripping because I wanted to see how Elizabeth was able to cope with such immense challenges. Alzheimers is a terrible disease and it is hard to imagine what it would be like to suffer from it. I was in tears throughout while reading it. "