Death in Slow Motion

The narrative explores the emotional turmoil faced by Eleanor Cooney as she cares for her mother, a once-glamorous novelist, who succumbs to Alzheimer's. Through sharp and darkly humorous prose, Cooney captures the heartbreaking decline of her mother's mind, the deep connection they shared, and her own struggles with alcoholism and despair. The book delves into themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of familial love amidst the challenges of caregiving.