This book is a memoir written by Colin McEnroe about his father.  The book begins with the death of his father and continues chronologically backwards.  Colin is one of the "Baby Boomers" now known as the "sandwich generation".  This generation is caught between caring for their own children and also taking care of their aging parents.

In the preface Colin McEnroe and his son, Joey, are enjoying an evening bike ride.  They ended up at the graveside of Colin's father.  Here the two have a candid conversation about death.  Joey doesn't like for Colin to step on the grave.  Colin responded by stating that "Bob's not here.  He's not underneath this stone".  Joey now wants to know where he is.  Colin stated that he might be in the air, or in the pine trees.  After a little more conversation Joey states, "Maybe we're born into another body - maybe it's like one of my video games.  You have to get to Level Ten before you get out."

Colin continues to discuss a few other times that his father "almost died".  He wrote this memoir to understand their relationship.  He also goes into details about his own relationship with his son, Joey.

This book is based on an award-winning article.  It is a very moving book - one that will make you laugh and at the same time make you feel a little sad.  There are many Baby Boomers out there and they will surely understand what Colin McEnroe was going through.  This is a fascinating read and one that you will truly enjoy!


NANCY EATON

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