Where the Light Gets In
By Kimberly Williams-Paisley
- Release Date: 2016-04-05
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
“The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most complicated and meaningful there is. Kimberly Williams-Paisley writes about her own with grace, truth, and beauty as she shares her journey back to her mother in the wake of a devastating illness.” —Brooke Shields
Many know Kimberly Williams-Paisley as the bride in the popular Steve Martin remakes of the Father of the Bride movies, the calculating Peggy Kenter on Nashville, or the wife of country music artist, Brad Paisley. But behind the scenes, Kim was dealing with a tragic secret: her mother, Linda, was suffering from a rare form of dementia that slowly crippled her ability to talk, write and eventually recognize people in her own family.
Where the Light Gets In tells the full story of Linda’s illness—called primary progressive aphasia—from her early-onset diagnosis at the age of 62 through the present day. Kim draws a candid picture of the ways her family reacted for better and worse, and how she, her father and two siblings educated themselves, tried to let go of shame and secrecy, made mistakes, and found unexpected humor and grace in the midst of suffering.
Ultimately the bonds of family were strengthened, and Kim learned ways to love and accept the woman her mother became. With a moving foreword by actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, Where the Light Gets In is a heartwarming tribute to the often fragile yet unbreakable relationships we have with our mothers.
Reviews
Love it
5By fastsstic87This was first book l read in a long time it was funny intriguing and easy pain knowing l has lost my mom to the same illness l have empathy for the write emotion.Heartbreakingly touching
5By Jaden321It’s a difficult read, but so worth it! I was invested immediatelyMuch Needed and Appreciated
5By VaHuskerEntering this dreadful journey with my own family, this book provides insight that will help me prepare mentally and physically for what lies ahead. Thank you Kim Williams Paisley for laying out your trials and experiences for others to use as a learning experience. It must have taken great courage to write this book. I applaud you and thank you.Where the Light Gets In
5By Carri MThank you for writing this book.Poignant
5By Brd crazyWhat a beautiful, brave story!beautiful true story of dementia
5By momof3boysjheartfelt account of the journey of accepting her mother's PPA-dementia diagnosis, the impact on family, the mother-daughter relationship, the hard decisions and discernment needed, and the lessons learned along the way.Excellent highly recommended
5By Jackd1959This book describes what me and my family went thru so good, very emotional for me to read. Plus her writing was excellent, back story was interesting, Kim and her family's life, LOVED IT.