Feeding My Mother, Jann Arden
Feeding My Mother, Jann Arden
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Feeding My Mother
Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss

Author: Jann Arden

Narrator: Jann Arden

Unabridged: 2 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/21/2017

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Based on her hugely popular Facebook posts and Instagram photos, Feeding My Mother is a frank, funny, inspirational and piercingly honest account of the transformation in Jann Arden's life that has turned her into the primary "parent" to her mom, who is in the grip of Alzheimer's.

Jann Arden moved in to a house just across the way from her parents in rural Alberta to be close to them but also so they could be her refuge from the demands of the music business and a performing career. Funny how time  works. Since her dad died in 2015, Jann cooks for her mom five or six times a week. Her mom finds comfort in her daughter's kitchen, not just in the delicious food but also just sitting with her as she cooks. And Jann finds some peace in caring for her mom, even as her mom slowly becomes a stranger. "If you told me two years ago that I'd be here," Jann writes, "I wouldn't have believed it. And yet we still fall into so much laughter, feel so much insane gladness and joy. It's such a contrast from one minute to the next and it teaches me constantly: it makes me stronger and more humble and more empathetic and caring and kind."    
     The many people who are dealing with a loved one who is losing it will find inspiration and strength in Jann's wholehearted, loving response and her totally Jann take on the upside-down world of a daughter mothering her mother. Feeding My Mother is one heck of an affirmation that life just keeps on keeping on, and a wonderful example of how you have to roll with it.

About The Author

JANN ARDEN is a singer, songwriter, broadcaster, actor, author and social media star. The celebrated multi-platinum, award-winning artist catapulted onto the music scene in 1993 with her debut album, Time for Mercy, featuring the hit single "I Would Die for You." A year later she had her international break-out hit, "Insensitive." She has written three books, the most recent being the #1 bestselling memoir Falling Backwards. She is much in demand as a public speaker, and a favourite frequent guest on CBC's Rick Mercer Report and a guest host on CTV's The Social. Find her on Twitter @jannarden, on Facebook, and on Instagram.Jann is narrating her audio book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Len on November 28, 2017

When I was younger, I wrote a very long, heartfelt letter to Jann Arden about what "Good Mother" meant to me, and dropped it into the mailbox, not thinking a celebrity letter would ever get me a reply. In short order, I received back a signed copy of the CD single of Good Mother, with a warm message......more

Goodreads review by Janice on January 11, 2018

Such a beautiful read and as in typical Jann Arden style she makes you laugh, cry, laugh and cry again! Her story resonated so deeply with me as I learn to come to terms with my own mother's recent diagnosis (although dealing with issues for sometime). There were so many moments over the last two ye......more

Goodreads review by Laurie • The Baking Bookworm on December 09, 2017

Disclaimer: This book was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review. When I think of Jann Arden I think of one of my favourite singer/songwriters who also has an awesome sense of humour. She seems like a regular Canadian gal who just happens to have a cool job. I have enj......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on February 12, 2019

In a nutshell: Jann Arden, Canadian singer and lyricist, watches over and cooks for her parents, both suffering from Alzheimer's. Recommendation: This wasn't what I was expecting... Personally, I'm not sure. While it was heartwarming to read about Jann and her parents, I was not expecting this to be......more


Quotes

“[H]onest, humorous and inspirational. . . . Immerse yourself in [Arden’s] story and you’ll be mesmerized and inspired by the sunny outlook she’s known for.” —Canadian Living

“Jann Arden is one of the most honest and talented women I've ever met, and her love for her mother is so rich.” —Chef Lynn Crawford