Gone But Still Here

Mary, who is dealing with dementia, moves into her daughter's home and struggles to care for her and her teenage son. Sage, the family's golden retriever, offers comfort and unconditional love, but Mary's cat poses challenges. Mary also struggles to complete her final book, a memoir that reveals the untold story of her tragic interracial love story. The book spans Trinidad, England, and Canada and is a race against time as Mary's writing skills fade. Gone but Still Here is a heartwarming, funny, and hopeful look at the struggles of one family as they journey into the unknown.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2022
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd

As her recent memories fade,Mary finds herself increasingly living in the past, revisiting the tumultuous and passionate tale of her interracial love. With the onset of advancing dementia,Mary is forced to move into her daughter's home, where she faces the challenging task of caring for her cognitively impaired mother while navigating the conflicts between her and her teenage son. Amidst this complex situation,Kayla,the daughter,finds herself caught between her responsibilities towards her mother and the difficulties of raising her son.

Sage, the family's golden retriever, becomes a source of comfort and unwavering love, offering solace to Mary and helping her cope with the challenges of her condition. However, Sage also faces her own struggles, particularly when it comes to dealing with Mary's cat, who adds an additional layer of complexity to the family's dynamics.

Throughout her journey,Mary grapples with the task of completing her final book—a memoir that chronicles the untold story of her love, who passed away more than forty years ago. Her stories, which span Trinidad, England, and Canada, reveal the secrets of a tragic interracial love affair in the 1960s and 70s. However, as her writing skills gradually diminish, she faces a race against time to capture the essence of her memories and share them with the world.

Gone but Still Here is a heartfelt and poignant portrayal of one family's journey into the unknown. It offers a raw and honest account of the struggles, challenges, and triumphs they face as they navigate the complexities of dementia, interracial relationships, and family dynamics. The book is filled with warmth, humor, and hope, providing a glimpse into the resilience and strength of the human spirit.

ISBN-13: 9781459748774