What happens when the most stubborn woman in Detroit finally says yes?
For years, Cindi Maciolek asked her mother, Mary, to move in with her in Las Vegas. Mary kept saying no until one day, she said yes! And life was never quite the same again.
All the Cares in the World is the funny yet heartbreaking account of seven years spent caring for a woman who never wasted a minute, never missed the chance to eat dessert, and fought against ever taking naps.
Written as a collection of short essays, this caregiver memoir moves from the Polish immigrant roots of a Detroit family, through the romance of Mary and her husband, James, to the relentless comedy and quiet heartbreak of caregiving in Las Vegas.
It’s a book about showing up everyday for someone who depends on you, and about what remains when they’re gone.
Caring for a loved one is nothing to laugh about. And, sometimes, it’s the funniest thing you’ve ever read.
All the Cares in the World memoir is available for purchase from Amazon in ebook and paperback. Ebook is also available at most other places for purchase, including Apple Books and Barnes and Noble. More formats and wider paperback distribution are upcoming.
Can four ounces of feathers and personality change a person’s life?
She can if she’s the Divatiel!
Cindi was looking for a roommate, and finally settled on a fine-feathered friend who was a gift from a co-worker. What she got was a loving, intelligent, fun, free-spirited, demanding – Jake’.
After recovering from illness that put her near death’s door, Jake’ healed and was let out of the cage so she could spread her wings. She lived her life with gusto. Jake’ took risks, used her intelligence to her advantage and loved unconditionally. She took charge, not only over her surroundings but over her owner as well. Luckily, she had a cooperative Mommy in Cindi.
Not only was she demanding, Jake’ did things some humans have never done. She flew on an airplane several times, went on numerous road trips and ate fresh vegetables daily.
Jake’ lived a very long life and had many adventures along the way, most of which are captured in this book.
Jake’ was first a gift to William, then a gift to Cindi, and now a gift to the world.
Divatiel: Reflections of a bird’s companion will tug at your heart strings and bring a smile to any animal lover.