In the preface the author is very clear concerning the way in which she has outlined her book. 

1.      The illness and the death of her Mother.

2.      Her relationship with her Mother.

3.      Her search for the meaning of what she refers to as “…the meaning that loss gives to life, that death gives to the living.

When I began to read the first chapter I was thrust into the Mothers hotel bedroom where she was standing before her daughter naked.  The chapter begins with “My Mother Stands Before Me Naked”.  No subtle build up here.

I was immediately introduced to a lady who is obviously on the threshold of becoming very ill.  In fact the description the author gives of her Mother’s condition is not unlike my own experience with my Father before he passed away. 

The Mother who has lived all her life in Nebraska and has never smoked is dieing of lung cancer. This is where the story unfolds.

All throughout the book we are privy to the authors memories of her family.  Though the sharing of these memories appears to be quite redundant I am sure that the therapeutic value they have for the author is powerful. 

The reader will see the relationship of the author and her mother unfold, as well as is possible for a book of 101 pages.

The relationship is not without difficult times, but victories are explored as well.  For the few pages that are published I felt that the author did an acceptable job of describing the relationship as a whole.

Searching out what death has to bring to life is covered with much conviction and a new age spiritual view.

For those who share in the doctrine of  “multiple Higher Powers” that all lead to one god, they will enjoy the comforting feeling that comes with this type of new-age philosophy. 

Making everyone feel comfortable regardless of what they believe has become quite popular of late. “Who Will Remember Me” does a very good job of doing just that. The Unitarian as well as the agnostic will be comforted and encouraged by what is printed throughout the books pages.  For those who fall into this category I recommend this book.

If however your convictions are of a Christian or Jewish nature you probably will find the book misguided in the ways of your spiritual truth.  The conservative Christian will find these pages to be of little comfort.  Though there are some Judeo Christian aspects to the book they for the most part taken out of context from scripture.

For your reading pleasure I would definitely discourage you from adding "Who Will Remember Me" to your collection of literature.

It is my opinion that “Who Will Remember Me” is a genuine heart felt expression of the authors spirit as she turns the page of her life to yet another chapter where grief, the search for understanding and the hope for a new day is not out of reach. 

The way in which the reader reacts to “Who Will Remember Me” will be determined by ones perspective on life, death, grief and spirituality 

Though I do not share the author’s convictions concerning the spiritual realm, I do believe her book will be of help to those who share her theology.

Over all with my spiritual views aside I personally did not find the book one I would purchase for myself.

I give “Who Will Remember Me” a Bookmark Rating of 3 Stars.

Until Next Time, Healthy Reading.

~Monty Dale Meyer

  Recovery Times Commentator & Book Critic