“Ariel Gore’s Memoir Explores The Complex Role Of Caregiving” on OPB’s Think Out Loud, interview by Julie Sabatier
Not too long ago, author Ariel Gore found herself facing the problems of the sandwich generation. This phenomenon refers to a position more and more middle-aged Americans find themselves in — sandwiched between caring for aging parents and raising children. In her new memoir The End of Eve, Ariel chronicles the often thankless role of caregiver with honesty, humility, and humor. The book begins with her elderly mother Eve’s diagnosis with Stage IV lung cancer.
To read the entire article and listen to the podcast, go to OPB’s Think Out Loud.