When novelist and cultural critic Lynne Tillman’s mother became ill with the rare condition of normal pressure hydrocephalus she became entirely dependent on Lynne, her sisters and other caregivers, reversing the normal roles of parent and child. In Mothercare, Tillman describes, without flinching, the unexpected, heartbreaking, and anxious eleven years of caring for a sick parent. Tillman was joined by Michael Bracewell, author of Unfinished Business. Find more events at the Bookshop website: lrb.me/eventspod Buy a copy of Mothercare: lrb.me/mothercare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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