Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2143)

Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days is a heartfelt and tender tribute to the sacred role reversal many adult children experience in their parents’ twilight years. In this beautifully written diary-style memoir, Jane Farrell recounts the emotional journey of caring for her 96-year-old mother during her final days.

When her mother could no longer manage on her own, Jane welcomed her into her home and stepped into a caregiving role that was both practical and deeply spiritual. The simple yet profound moments—shared meals, light exercises, games, and quiet time watching planes from the backyard—form the tapestry of a love that comes full circle. Through these pages, we witness not just the decline of a body, but the strengthening of a bond that has weathered time and now finds peace in presence.

Farrell’s writing is honest and intimate, capturing the beauty of small acts of devotion and the weight of anticipatory grief. The diary format draws the reader close, offering a raw yet graceful portrayal of end-of-life care, sibling connection, and the unspoken language between a mother and daughter.

This book is a gift to anyone who has walked the delicate path of saying goodbye to a loved one. Raising Mom reminds us that while roles may shift with time, love remains steadfast—quietly powerful, ever-giving, and eternal.

A moving, gentle, and deeply human story of love, loss, and honoring life’s final chapter.

Warm Regards,

Jeyran Main

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