Lord, Help! Here Comes Mom! offers a true, slice-of-life look into the lives of a single mother, two teenagers, and a college student as they embark on the journey of caring for their 85-year-old mother and grandmother after she sells the home she has lived in for 47 years and moves across the country to live near them. Readers will roar with laughter at times while being moved to tears at others as they find themselves caught up in this timeless story of family, love, commitment and renewal.
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Terrie Johnson traces her beginnings to a small town in the heart of the South, called Red Bank, Tennessee. It was there, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, that Terrie developed her appreciation and love for family, a passion for gardening and farming, and just a trace of a southern accent that will never disappear. A single mother to two sons, one daughter-in-law, one daughter and three granddogs, Terrie is always on the move. She is a freelance writer, keynote speaker, a former professor of English and Spanish, and currently works as the senior editor at an advertising agency in Kansas City.
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A Glorious Read,
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From its title, some readers may think this book is simply a loving tribute written by a middle-aged daughter about her elderly mother. It is. Some might consider the title and think this book contains humor and hilarity. It does. Beyond these elements, this book explores and recounts events found within the circle of life--giving the gift of a rich, poignant and, at times, lighthearted telling of the six-week journey that a single-parent family with three teenagers experiences on the modern-day plains of Kansas.Every reader can imagine receiving one phone call that will change his/her life forever. It's part of the life journey, especially as the generations age and the "child" eventually becomes the "parent." What makes this read so different, so very special, is the love, wisdom, and pathos of each character that transcend the pages, and the reader is left to relive personal, family memories, ponder life's greatest truths, and confront the question of eternity. Some might think twice about these truths. In fact, tears may be shed; hearts and consciences may be pricked. Some will even consider this book glorious. It is. Certainly, glory will be encountered in its pages. I highly recommend reading this book--and reading it more than once as I have done. Do it quickly before the overwhelming urge comes to loan your copy of this book to a parent, child, sibling, loved one, friend, or co-worker. Better even to buy multiple copies as gifts as I have done. Every child who loves a parent and every parent who loves a child should read this book. It serves as a loving primer for how to "honor thy father and mother." It nourishes the heart and the soul--and it may just leave you changed in ways you could not have imagined.
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Compelling Read,
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I received this book on Friday and had read it straight through by Saturday night! Terrie Johnson's personal account of her family's journey with her aging mother was compelling-- I couldn't put it down! Her tale brings both tears and laughter as she leads you through her experiences with wit and wisdom. An entertaining and enlightening read.
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Lord Help, Here Comes Mom is Amazing!,
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This book is amazing! It will take you through the full spectrum of emotions. I laughed and cried and laughed again. Terrie Dennard Johnson is an amazing writer! She keeps you captivated and makes you feel as if you know her entire family by the end of the book! I highly recommend this book!
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