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Nell Freudenberger Reads “Attila”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Navigating Memory and Care

This chapter explores the emotional complexities of a mother-daughter relationship as Martha grapples with her mother's cognitive decline and the impact on their dynamic. The tension of caring for someone with a deteriorating memory unfolds against the backdrop of familial concerns, revealing past grievances and the need for compassion in communication.

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