When I Married My Mother

Jo Maeder was a Z100 "ZJ" in New York City when a series of crises led her to do the unthinkable: leave New York for the Bible Belt- "Greensboring," North Carolina-to care for her estranged, eccentric, hoarding "Mama Jo." What she thought would be some of the worst years of her life turned out to be some of the best. The same was true for her mother. Jo also discovered there's nothing boring about Greensboro. Though often rocky, this "marriage" was a triumphant success, leading Jo to repair a long-fractured family and find a new and vibrant life she never imagined. Every eldercare situation is different but the emotions and decisions that need to be made are similar. This you'll-laugh-you'll-cry story will help navigate the "long goodbye" involving an elderly loved one, as well as the complex family issues that arise.

Bonus material includes author Q&A, Mama Jo's Favorite Cookie award-winning recipe, caregiving tips, discussion questions, and links to the book trailer and the short film "The Doll Dilemma" by Jacob Rosdail.

"This generous gift of a book explores the mystery of how doing the right thing can, in the end, become infinitely more." Tommy Hays