Arise and Call Her Blessed

A Daughter's Memoir

De: C. D. Collins

Narrado por: Cheri D. Collins

More than just a simple chronology of dates and facts, this touching biography about the author's beloved mother, Kakki, captures both her spirit and her heart and demonstrates how any person is really an extraordinary person. It presents a lively account of a warmly human woman living an ordinary life with its good times and bad times and dealing with whatever life gives her. These remarkable stories span five decades of life shared by mother and daughter. The retelling of the mother/daughter role reversal that occurred after Kakki's manifestation of Alzheimer's is handled with grace and dignity. A woman with both a strong moral compass and firm Christian beliefs, Kakki leaves an incredible legacy for her child. A fluid and natural storyteller, C.D. Collins shares what she has learned about the human heart and its resilience in this unique memoir of a well-loved mother, whose example made a strong case for motherhood being the highest calling of all.

©2017 Cheri D. Collins (P)2020 Cheri D. Collins

Arise and Call Her Blessed

A beautifully written and narrated memoir of a dear mother, clearly adored by her daughter. Relationships are complex and the author does not circumvent the difficulties of this one but brings insight into dealing with ageing, declining mental acuity, and finding inner strength through shared faith. Their candor with one another and the intimate details communicated between them cemented an impermeable bond. The author, a nuclear engineer, has illuminated the very best qualities of her mother through stories we can all relate to from our own journey. The audio version of the book is elegantly narrated by the author…a wonderful story and tribute. I wish I had known Kakki.

Mother/Daughter Relationship

Cheri does a fantastic job taking you on her journey with her mom and the diagnoses with Alzheimer's. It is also a reflection on a mother and daughter relationship. She does an excellent job in connecting with her audience no matter what stage of life you are in with your mom. Also, she takes you on the journey with her when the relationship changes as the disease progresses and the Mother/Daughter roles are reversed.