5/26/2023 0 Comments Displacement by Lucy KnisleyIt's a must read for anyone with aging family members, perfectly capturing the sense of loneliness and helping to lessen it at the same time.-Caitlin Rosberg "Best of 2015 " She does it without robbing herself or her grandparents of dignity or ignoring the depth of their love for one another. This is the struggle of caregivers all over the world, walking the fine line to balance their own needs and those of their charges, and Knisley gracefully investigates her own emotions and the aching sense of helplessness in the face of time and age. Knisley's able to achieve an impressive balance between humor and poignancy, juxtaposing observations on the bizarre line-up of nighttime entertainment and the strangeness of her fellow passengers with thoughtful observations on aging and excerpts from her grandfather's World War II journals.-Brian Heater Art is terrific and getting even better.er craft and heart keep this volume from turning into a bummer and a disaster like her trip.-Richard Pachter
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