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Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
In I'm Sorry I Cremated You, Jaclyn Michelle Smith details hard truths with amusing observations while describing the sad events around her father's mental decline until his death. Using the tips she learned in improv class, Smith unfolds her chapters, drawing parallels from her time with her father as he suffers from vascular dementia. The author also explores the time just before, during, and after her mother's passing and presents her youthful memories, remembering her parents through them. Smith closes her story by her father's graveside and acknowledges the hardships she's endured while expressing gratitude for the people who supported her, whether they were family, lifelong friends, or distractions meant to occupy her thoughts for a season.
Jaclyn Michelle Smith draws strength from laughter and makes interesting perceptions as she describes a difficult time in her life. What a rollercoaster of emotions! One minute, I'm crying over a sad situation involving Smith's father, and the next moment I'm laughing over another older man's "naked piety". By reading about the events that unfolded as she witnessed her father's declining health, readers can understand what to expect from aging parents. They may also find hope in the narrative if they have experienced the death of a parent. As I read about the music she played for her parents and as she remembered them, my heart swelled while I was reminded of the songs that reflected the lives of my late parents. Readers who seek books about resilience with a touch of humor will enjoy I'm Sorry I Cremated You: Finding the Funny in Life and Loss.
