Loved this review/essay, Charlie! And likewise love you, Elizabeth, Ann... My own mother was a "major" character (three sport champion, horrible cook, carried a Colt 45 to shoot at poachers on her land) and the richness and tragedy of that uneasy relationship lingers still, long after her passing. And may I add, what a great picture of you and Elizabeth!
I love this, Charlie, in all ways. I love the book review and am going to get it from a book store very much like your friends, before the Amazon’s take it away. I lost my Mother working the last year or so, and your time with your Mother during her leaving this world resonated with me. Like you, I’m the one in my family to “handle shit.” I would have liked to have know your Mother, I know you were special to each other. Thanks for sharing with us. You’re a treasure, man.
Loved this review/essay, Charlie! And likewise love you, Elizabeth, Ann... My own mother was a "major" character (three sport champion, horrible cook, carried a Colt 45 to shoot at poachers on her land) and the richness and tragedy of that uneasy relationship lingers still, long after her passing. And may I add, what a great picture of you and Elizabeth!
I love this, Charlie, in all ways. I love the book review and am going to get it from a book store very much like your friends, before the Amazon’s take it away. I lost my Mother working the last year or so, and your time with your Mother during her leaving this world resonated with me. Like you, I’m the one in my family to “handle shit.” I would have liked to have know your Mother, I know you were special to each other. Thanks for sharing with us. You’re a treasure, man.