The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins

Written by Lester L. Laminack · Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum

An elderly woman drifts through memories, her family clinging to the love that remains.

4.4 Goodreads · 86 ratings

32 pages· 1,142 words· Est. 13 min read· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

Miss Olivia resides in a world of memories, unable to communicate with her family. Her daughter Angel and grandson Troy see beyond her silence, cherishing glimpses of her vibrant past. As sunsets and porch swings trigger recollections of farm days and birthday parties, they hold onto the essence of the woman they love. This tender story explores the heartache and enduring bonds of family as they navigate the challenges of aging and memory loss, inviting readers to reflect on the beauty of shared moments and the strength of love.

From the publisher

A poignant tale of an elderly nursing home resident who seems to live in a world of memories, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack. Although Miss Olivia is unable to respond and doesn’t always seem to notice her family, her daughter Angel and grandson Troy know better. They know that Momma Olivia has an inner life filled with beautiful memories. Anything from a stunning sunset to the mention of her porch swing can remind her of her past, when she was just a little girl out on the farm with her papa or, more recently, at a birthday party shared with her daughter. Although she can no longer do the things she used to do or communicate her thoughts, she’s still the Momma Olivia they know and love. In tender terms children can understand, Lester L. Laminack gives voice to the seldom discussed tragedy of watching a loved one age and slip into the past. Constance R. Bergum’s delicate watercolors softly express the love that holds a family together during times of hardship.

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