more than
a book
readers' guide
"Reading groups will find a helpful and constructive, moving story that explores the passage of time and life as a parent mentally declines, issues that we all have to deal with at one time or another."
-kirkus reviews special: reading-group books
If you're interested in organizing a discussion about
Making an Exit you can find a readers' guide
here.
thanks and testimonials
Here's what people who have read
Making an Exit have to say:
"What an honest, riveting book you have written! I finished it last night and this morning called a friend to lend it to her... your book is a gem. Thank you for writing it!"
"What an achievement--an upbeat, engrossing book about a human tragedy. I've read a lot of first person accounts about the dementia of a relative and this is the best. It should become a classic."
"Elinor Fuchs' story is unique because she finds ways to turn the difficulties of her mother's Alzheimers into opportunities for love, care, and family healing."
"This story is so full of laughter and love that it eases the pain of the adventure, maybe not while its going on, but certainly after the 'exit.'"
"This is a funny, fast-paced, dramatic book, which captures deep emotions (the pain of a parent's illness, the growing love between mother and daughter) yet is always entertaining."
other writings
On Mother's Day of 2005 Elinor wrote an opinion piece for the
New York Times. You can find the text
here.
alzheimer's association - new york city chapter
Elinor was interviewed by the New York City chapter of the National Alzheimer's Association. You can find a PDF of the interview
here.
