The Pianist’s Only Daughter

THE PIANIST’S ONLY DAUGHTER, a memoir by Kathryn Betts Adams, details her parents health battle after her mother is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and her father with cancer. Adams is the only child, therefore it is her responsibility to look after them. She quickly learns that, in order to fulfill this obligation, she must find a way to get past her father, who wants to be in charge of all aspects of her mother’s daily care despite the fact that his health is deteriorating as well. Through the lens of a social gerontologist, she skillfully blends her own experiences as the only daughter with the difficult task of providing care, as well as the subtleties of love and family relationships. This heartwarming tale serves as both a helpful manual and memoir, penned with wisdom and insight regarding the optimal ways to tend to ailing and aging parents. It is also incredibly thorough and written with empathy and clarity, making it a priceless, reliable shelf companion for caregivers.