This book is tough to review. On the one hand, it sheds light on a story that is too often buried - exposing the failures of our modern healthcare system when caring for people with disabilities. It's heartbreaking to hear the desperation from everyone involved, in trying to find a solution to a seemingly impossible situation. I admire Franke's boldness, compassion, and her genuine belief that she is doing the right thing. On the other hand... this is like reading a book by an incredibly unreliable narrator. You're hearing about a devastating family rupture, but only from the one person who was "right" when everyone around her was "wrong". The story lacks nuance, because it is told from such a tunnel-visioned perspective. And I hate to say it, but the tone even comes across as self-righteous. We are led to believe that everyone else in Teresa's life is vicious, cruel, and stupid - which paints a one-sided picture of what was more likely a deeply emotional and highly complex unfolding of events. Teresa seems like a true gem. I loved her poetry at the end and I would happily read more about her life. This book, however, reads like an angsty diary from a girl who means well but can't grasp the true intricacies of the problem at hand.

What a book. I'm appalled at the other members of the family being so heartless to their sister and father. From the pictures and writing you can tell Teresa is thriving with author and family. Wonderful.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

I think this is a good book and a really sad but true representation of how family members can rift during important decisions. I am only giving 3.5 stars because it seems so unbeleivably one sided with Frankes account of what happened feeling very emotional and not always true. I know it is a biography of events but it just felt too fresh still and turned the siblings into evil villains which I am sure they weren't.
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