The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins

Download or read book The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins written by Lester L. Laminack and published by Peachtree. This book was released on 1998-03-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This poignant tale tells of a woman residing in a nursing home who seems to live in a world of memories. Although Miss Olivia is unable to respond and doesn't always seem to notice her family, her daughter Angel and grandson Troy know better. Anything from a beautiful sunset to the mention of her porch swing can take her back into her past, from when she was just a little girl out on the farm with her papa or back to a recent birthday shared with her daughter. She can no longer do the things she used to do, but she's still their Momma Olivia. Laminack treats a difficult topic with great care, giving voice to the seldom discussed tragedy of watching a loved one slip into the past in terms children can understand. Bergum's delicate watercolors also give soft expression to the love that holds a family together during times of hardship.