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Where the Light Gets In

Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again

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Where the Light Gets In

By: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Michael J. Fox - foreword
Narrated by: Kimberly Williams-Paisley
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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 megastar Brad Paisley. But in 2014, Williams-Paisley revealed a tragic secret: Her mother had been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia at the age of 61.

In Where the Light Gets In, Williams-Paisley tells the full story of her mother's illness, from diagnosis through the present day, drawing on her memories of her relationship with the fascinating, complicated, and successful woman who raised her so well. She describes educating herself on her mother's condition, letting go of the shame and secrecy that surrounded it, and finding unexpected humor and grace in a terrible situation. Her book also chronicles the ways in which her family's bond was strengthened by the experience, to becoming an awareness advocate, to accepting the woman her mother has become. It is a heartrending and inspiring reminder of how unbreakable our relationships with our mothers are.

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©2016 Kimberly Williams-Paisley (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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The deep seeder truth and expression. I could relate as I was experiencing the same with an Aunty who I lost on New Year’s Day . My Aunty remembered me everyday till her last day her last words were I love you.

Appealed to me because I was in the early stages of experiencing this with an Aunty.

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I enjoyed listening to this book. It brought me new perspective and empathy for people who go through similar situations. I found the honesty of the author about her feelings, good and bad, very refreshing.

Refreshingly truthful

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Did not know what to expect when I started listening but couldn’t stop.
Beautifully read, very personal stories shared. Her mum would be so proud.

Insightful and personal

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Such a personal story, it will be so helpful to do many. Thank you so much for sharing, your beautiful story

Exceptional Story

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When I started listening to this book, I thought I downloaded the wrong book, but after listening to the whole thing, I was very impressed I end up. I like to book a thought was very well done.

I feel sad for Kimberly what she had to go through

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