Mum's Monday: Molly Brown Unravelling the Myth by Kristen Iversen

I like how at the start it is explained in the ‘Foreword’ that the name Molly was an unofficial change of name from her rightful name Margaret or Maggie when she was a child.

This book also starts off with Margaret arriving aboard and travelling on the Titanic. I know that the thought of the day that no other ship had been built like the Titanic but her sister ship the Olympic was a pretty close match. So overall, to me, the Titanic wasn’t as unique as they thought. Sadly, in light of the events on her maiden voyage her uniqueness comes from the iconic legacy the ship leaves behind.

Although this is a biographical account of the ‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’ on the Titanic the description of life aboard and the people on board is brilliantly done and the detail is much more informative than anything I have read or seen before about the Titanic.

The noise coming from the Titanic whilst the ship was sinking was really well described, I could picture all the items listed and I get the sense that the noise would have clearly been loud/deafening to hear. Again as in the nature of this book the description of time spent in the life boat is described really well. This continues to be a very informative book.

It is amazing to read how much help Margaret, being chair of the committee, was able to secure and distribute. I also love that the crew and captain of the Capathia was recognised in the way that they were. We hear, or I have heard about the Capathia docking in New York and the inquiry but it is now lovely to hear off all that happened in New York I never really knew as much of before.

I didn’t realise that things on land were changing back in the age when the Titanic sank, that women wanted equal rights with men, yet on the ocean, on Titanic it was still ‘Women and children first’ into the lifeboats. Things have certainly changed since. A lot was learnt from the Titanic disaster.  

Although tragic and we know how it is was so bad as to how many survived compared to how many perished. It is interesting and good to read that Margaret spoke the truth. However painful it is to relate and to read.

Sadly, it seems even the Titanic disaster is not immune from deception. One person after the disaster allegedly just disappeared having not even been on the Titanic at all.

I can see why the story of Margaret Brown was sensationalised, yes, she did an excellent job in helping the survivors and people have been known to like a ‘Hero’ story.

It is interesting to read about all the historical events surrounding when Margaret was born and was growing up. It is amusing to read about why women were employed to work at the phone exchange. Although I don’t actually condone violence. 

One of the things to remember whilst reading this book that it is clearly and very well explained that not everything written in this book or elsewhere is to be believed,

This book certainly shows that there is so much more to Margaret Brown than just travelling on the Titanic with all her charitable work, it is lovely to read of how nice and determined she was to make a difference in the world. 

Whilst reading this book I cannot help thinking that if it wasn’t for the fact the Margaret Brown was on the Titanic and how in her character she made the impressions she did, we would never have heard or even known about her and all the good she did. It is sad to think it took a disaster to discover such a great influential woman. You could say a ‘Force of nature’ in more ways than one.

The part covering Margaret’s death is very quick and there is no warning when you start reading the paragraph, in fact I had to read it twice to make sure I had read it right.

This is an interesting eye-opening book to read.

Film of the Week: Zack Snyder's Justice League

After numerous rumours and being told that the director’s cut doesn’t exist, it’s finally available for us to watch and enjoy, and it is a monster of a movie, clocking at an impressive 4-hours and 2-minutes. That’s 2-hours longer than the theatrical version of Justice League, but 9-minutes shorter than the director’s cut of The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King, so if you’re a fan of the latter film, then you’d be used to sitting down for 4 entire hours. But the question we have on our lips is: Is it worth it?

Let’s be completely honest and state that the 2017 version of Justice League was Joss Whedon’s film. Zack Snyder may have received overall credit, but it was Mr Whedon which shaped the film into what we got, and that final cut was the reason why fans started campaigning for the Snyder Cut. Joss’ version was made infamous mainly because of Henry Cavill’s CGI’d mouth, a factor which I’m pleased to note does not make an appearance in the Snyder Cut. What was the ultimate nail in the 2017’s Justice League was the vast differences in styles between Zack and Joss. Zack Snyder tells a story via visuals, whereas Joss Whedon relies on dialogue to progress the story, and trying to blend the two together for the theatrical version did not work, and we ended up with a total mess.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League is far and away better than that of the 2017 version. The characterisation has vastly improved, the way Snyder utilised his visuals to tell one epic story really did keep me gripped. I would understand if you are hesitant at taking up 4-hours of your day because the hype may have set you up for something much bigger - and I was a little worried myself that I wouldn’t enjoy it, but I am pleased to state that I did. I live with a dog, and it does not understand that I am watching a film, so when he has to go out to do his business, he has to go, and so I did have to pause it halfway through to take him for a walk around our area, but upon coming back and resuming watching the film, I was sucked right back into the story and the visuals. It did not matter to me that the film was 4-hours long.

It was evident from the beginning that Zack had poured a lot of time and effort, with passion, into making this film the best it can possibly be, and later hearing that he did all of that without a paycheck proves he really wanted to make the 2017 version the best it could possibly be. Unfortunately, studio interference and personal troubles got in the way, so following the campaign and seeing the total amount of love for this film goes to show that sometimes, the studio needs to back away and let the filmmakers take control.

Is it the most perfect film? No, but it’s the best it can possibly be, and that’s good enough for me. It fixed a great deal that was wrong with the theatrical version, and re-edited bits and pieces, and the final, director’s version is not just a film, but a passion project.

Thanks for reading

Antony Hudson

(TonyHadNouns)

Mum's Monday: The Pixar Theory - Toy Story 2

I love the game at the start of this film Rex (Voiced by Wallace Shawn) makes a great spaceman, especially in the head wear which is amusing to see and cute also despite what Rex says about his limitations.

It is good to see that Andy (Voiced by John Morris) is still into Cowboys, with a trip to ‘Cowboy camp’ with Woody (Voiced by Tom Hanks) coming up. It is however, sad and yes, annoying for Woody and for me watching that Woody has lost an important piece of clothing, as it is nowhere to be found so far. Oh no the TV has been accidentally turned on and an annoying advert is on. Now there is ‘Some good news and some bad news’ . It is lovely to see the interaction between Woody and the dog. They say that dogs are Man's best friend and it is Woody who has the way with the dog. Although this is heart warming and amusing to see, on the flip side it is sad to see that the dog doesn’t respond to Andy as it should in a normal family and pet dynamic situation.

Sadly, 5 five minutes is too long. It is so sad to watch these scenes with Woody on the shelf. Even more the dream. Luckily it was just a dream. What isn’t a dream is the ‘Yard sale’ and who Woody wants to rescue, but  sadly, it gets worse despite all best efforts.

Now Woody is very high up and that is a long commute to work, Al (Voiced by Wayne Knight) is shown as evil and a clever part of this is highlighting his lazy side. Now Woody has met some new toys and it is good to see that he has found out who he is as well. This is exciting for Woody but not for everyone else.

It is lovely to see the toys are on a mission to rescue Woody. And now back at the skyscraper that is one massive ‘Cliff hanger’ and the fun doesn’t last long. It is sad to see the realisation. I have to question on what side the Prospector (Voiced by Kelsey Grammer) is on. And just to prove how ‘Dangerous’ the outside world can be the film cuts back to the rescue toys in that outside world. It is, it seems, even more dangerous at the skyscraper. Although a road has traffic on it. I love the clever way the toys got across but amusing to see and I am glad I am not involved in the edge of your seat action aftermath. 

Well the toys have made it inside and it is clever how something so insignificant but clever it seems you always get one in this case it is Rex who has been distracted. It is good to see Woody getting repaired although it is sad to see when his boot is painted though, again something so small but means a lot. 

Now it is Buzz’s (Voiced by Tim Allen) turn to get distracted and Hamm (Voiced by John Ratzenberger) seems to be the only focused one. It is fun to see Buzz meet his, what can only be described as, his former self. I like how ‘Tour guide Barbie’ (Voiced by Jodi Benson) is so helpful or at least wants to be. Oh no the ‘Wrong’ Buzz, this makes me want to shout at the film along with the real Buzz.

Poor Jessie (Voiced by Joan Cusack). This film has the potential to create a lot of hoarders, people who don’t want to throw things away or give  away anything.

I like how they incorporate the very nature of a toy/game with the film, using the script. This is strong in the case of the Boxing game. Again a small part but it one gives depth to the film and two shows a wide range of the toys that there are.

I am so glad Buzz is now on the case. Now of all the toys to be released it had to be that one. Although it is a definite ‘No’ to letting go it is now good to see the lift save the, amusing to see, pile of toys.

Now who’d have thought Bullseye could be so modest and Woody so ticklish. Unfortunately the rescue toys arrive and miss interpret the situation. Well I am glad Buzz cleared that up. 

I love how the tables have turned, Buzz did learn from Woody sadly, Woody thinks differently now until ‘Come with me’ I love this, what a twist, I don’t like this also another toy is living up to their nature but this is certainly not in a good way this time.

I like the reference to the Star Wars film by 20th Century Fox father and son scenario, this is, to me, amusing, where have I heard that before or like I haven’t heard that before, moment. Although I am glad Rex did what he did it is sad to see Buzz’s reaction, however, this is a nice in-depth acknowledgement again however, small but meant alot. I love the playful father and son scene.

Now for my favourite part of the film, so the toys have to find a way of following Woody and a handy pizza delivery vehicle is available. It is amusing yet good to watch the toys work together to drive. Now amongst all the, what can only be described as chaos, Hamm has found a manual and what he reads and the timing is perfect and brilliant, to make this partso funny to see and hear. And it doesn’t have anything to do with the story so I would say the unexpected nature of it adds to me liking it so much within this film.

It is the edge of your seat action, once again to see the maze of airport workings. I am glad Slinky dog’s (Voiced by Jim Varney) behind isn’t going somewhere else. I do feel sorry for the owners of the camera though and feel that another distraction could have been used. Yes, I know this is a fictional computer generated film, but looking after airport luggage/possessions should be taken seriously. I don’t like the speech the Prospector gave but he will now get a lesson in what it is like to be a toy and  to be played with, a big artistic, I hope, lesson. Now Woody’s finest rescue can begin. I am sure the workings of an airport doesn’t quite work like that but it does add to the action. Yes, ‘Let’s go home’. 

I love how they got home, you have to watch carefully to spot it in the background to start with, and are now part of the family. Yes, I love the name Andy has four letters and a horse has four legs. Buzz has a new romance, crime doesn’t pay, Mr and Mrs Potato head (Voiced by Don Rickles and Estelle Harris) has a new adopted family whether he likes it or not and now with a fixed penguin the song is nice to hear after Buzz and Woody talk together. 

There is a lot of little things that mean so much in this film that it just goes to show that it is/ can be the little things that can make the difference compared to big fancy gestures, sayings and doings.

As this is the sequel to the first Toy Story film the theory from the first one still applies, that the magic combined with the children playing with the toys brings them to life.

The Night Fire by Michael Connelly

This book highlights the busy life of crime fighters, jumping from a funeral where a case file is given to one officer, Bosch, to a fire in a homeless person’s tent. With Ballard on the case, this story is already fast paced/moving.

I partly agree with ‘Making a case personal’ so in solving it to get justice is a good thing, but, i feel you would have to be careful that you don’t get too emotionally involved that it affects your personal life in a negative way.

Sadly, the court adjourned high-lighting that most things come down to money. There is intrigue as to why fly an expert in from New York when there are some in Los Angeles. Even more sad is the situation Bosch is now in. This ramps up the suspense and the need for a speedy outcome of justice and a hope that the treatment does work. Sadly, there could be a time limit though.

This book describes really well the nature of the cold case investigation. Although to me it came across as a bit technical, it needs to be more fittingly described as police jargon. However this is a crime thriller afterall.

I think I have worked out something about the Hilton case. The reason I am mentioning it is because of, if and a big IF I am right I can refer back to this sentence, if I am wrong I will also give this sentence a mention as well. This book makes me think about and try to solve the case. I like a story of intrigue.

I don’t think Mr Winter is where he says he is. I could be wrong but this book is written in such a way that i seem to question a few things, this part included. Well it turns out I was wrong about the Winter family case. 

It is annoying to read ‘Courtroom procedure’. I am also glad that the witness was eventually allowed. This book goes into a lot of detail about a trial. I like the clever questions, especially about the ‘Kit’.

With Ballard’s investigation it highlights the importance of meeting and speaking to a person with knowledge about the case.

The fire in the homeless man’s tent highlights why, one you should never judge on what you first see and two the importance of a thorough investigation.

I was wrong about the Hilton case, it just goes to show the need to be thorough and try to leave no stone unturned as they say.

The lead up to the ‘Phone tap’ is a long one. I at this point don’t want to put this book down and for me to want to read through it quickly and see if the ‘Phone tap’ is successful or not and to know what does happen. This part makes me eager to read on.

As i read through this story it becomes clearer that an air-tight alibi can be too airtight. I have mixed feelings about this, but yes, a further look into that part of the particular case and the trip away to Hawaii wouldn’t go amiss.

The undercover job and ‘Wiretap’ i feel was a success and i agree that the follow up phone call to the coroner was ‘Genius’.

It turns out i was sort of right about the Hilton case and why it was taken and kept unsolved. It is a surprise that i was part right but it is sad that justice wasn’t sooner. Well arresting ‘Kidd’ was eventful. I am glad Ballard got her deal with Olivas as well in the end.

It is good to see Bosch and Ballard working the tent fire of the homeless person case. Although it is sad that the real identity of the suspect juror, a different person altogether had her life affected in such a bad way. It is nice to read that Bosch and Ballard are doing such a thorough job. It just goes to show that not everything or everyone is or are as they seem.

It is sad but interesting to read of how someone could possibly survive a suicide attempt jumping off a building. Yes, i have seen it in films where people have fallen and have had their fall slowed/broken by obstacles attached to the outside of a building but then it wasn’t a suicide attempt. I always thought that an attempt at suicide by jumping/falling off a building was always, inevitably fatal, especially from a height high enough to cause that i would automatically assume death of the person jumping or falling.

Although it is a sad set of circumstances and it is not nice to be wounded it is light-hearted and amusing to read that ‘Get well cards’ are the only option. Although yes, card shops do have a wide and ever widening range of cards of everyone inclusive and most eventualities, to my knowledge there isn’t one for ‘I hope you recover from the stab wound you received from a knife wielding hit woman’. Like it says in the story ‘Get well soon’ has to suffice. This part wasn’t nice to read but it was made easier by mentioning the types of cards.

Now out of hospital, case/cases closed. All well done all round.

The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham

Book one:

It is a good strong start to this story I love how it includes a reference to the history of the area in East London. Now reading about the present day all I can say is ‘Brother’s hey’. He certainly sounds a character in this book. However, Alisha has a reunion to get to.

The school reunion leaves a question unanswered and the tragedy strikes, not only that but what is discovered or in this case not discovered is handed to Alisha at the hospital. A puzzle? Yes. Intriguing definitely. 

The police investigation is underway, sorry it seems it is an open and shut case, I feel that Alisha and indeed me as I read on is unconvinced. I want to say myself, the accident is far from solved and not only that the ‘Plot thickens’ as they say. And now as I read on the phrase the ‘Plot thickens’ now seems an understatement.  

Alisha is a really good police officer and I am glad she is on the case. It just goes to show not everything is as simple as it seems. I already knew that you shouldn’t trivialise infertility and the effect it can have on a couple. This story high-lights of some serious consequences of not being able to have a baby. I like how it has been recognised and makes other people aware of the anguish that people can go through. There is a lot of trauma in this book including/and now we read about Donovan who has been medically discharged from the army.

It is nice to see Alisha had someone to talk to after some disappointing news. This led to her ‘On off’ relationship which ultimately led to a family occasion. I did wander how all this was relevant as I was reading it, but it all becomes clear after an awkward encounter with someone Alisha is supposed to ‘Marry’. 

A tragedy has now happened. It is a shock and sad to read. I like how Alisha found something at Cate’s house just in time, before the hot turn of events, what has Brendan Pearl have to hide?

Well things have certainly taken a serious turn, Alisha’s name and address has turned up in a most unexpected and tragic place. There are certainly some unanswered questions to be solved, yet this book is clever that there are clues interweaved so we get an idea of what is going on but yes, Alisha should go to Amsterdam.

Book two:

Now in Amsterdam the description is very detailed, it mentions the ‘Windows’. This would seem a little strange to me if I hadn’t seen them for myself when I visited Amsterdam whilst I was on a coach trip to see the ‘Tulip Fields’, and looking for something to eat and spotting a well-known fast food restaurant I ended up at. Afterwards I just went for a wander and quickly realised I had stumbled, accidently with no indication or warning into the famous Amsterdam’s ‘Red light district’.

In Amsterdam all that is slowly happening to a point is that Alisha and Ruiz are looking for Samira then all of a sudden this story gets really busy really quickly with a distraught family, a forgotten new job and a proposal/plan for a new move/life, a lot to think about. this story has taken a dark turn after finding Samira and I agree with Alisha, I hope Ruiz is going to be alright.

The connections between events and people are becoming clearer, however, there are still some unanswered questions as to why the car accident happened at the start, this part is still unclear.

It is annoying to read of all the lies and deceit sadly a ‘Scarf’ can be a very powerful item in the wrong hands. I hope, somehow, justice wins overall.

I have mixed feelings about whether the ‘New’ arrival should be there or not. The answer is ‘He should be there’. The term that is, to me, high-lighted in this part is that you are not aware, until you are aware of the situation and yes, it is human, womanly nature for a woman to ‘Change their minds’. I can see why Alisha is not ready to go home yet however, it is a fine line between the law and childless couples fulfilling the dream of having a child. This has to weighed up against getting justice for Cate and her husband. An intriguing and tricky situation.

In this part there are two awkward phone calls one more awkward than the other. You have to understand he is a grieving father. It is written and described so well that I can clearly picture the image in my mind and there are also two tragic outcomes, one the first is so much more tragic than the second. I can see that Alisha is torn but her wanting of justice is strong. I want to read on to see how this is all going to end.

An amusing part I love is the reference to someone sounding like a ‘Beat box’ it made me laugh.

It is clever how the problem of ‘No foot passengers allowed on board’ was solved. The couple sound really sweet to me in their nature as well. Once on board Alisha may have found someone of interest, unfortunately she is going to meet more people than she was looking for you could say ‘It is really bad timing’. It is a relief that the captain is helping but annoying it is taking so long, but ‘Protocol’ has to be followed. I just want to read on quickly for it all to be alright, well I hope as things have now turned out nasty.

Book three:

I like how fireworks are described as ‘Painting the sky’ and what have people got against Wolverhampton? I haven’t been but it can’t be that ‘Foreign’. 

I know there is a miss-identification but I also feel there is about to be a twist in this story. I could be wrong but I definitely don’t want to put this book down at this point/part. Maybe not a twist, well as yet but sadly, there is a fine line between the law and a bond between woman and child. 

I like how Shawcroft was ambushed in front of his golfing chums on the golf course. If you want to make an impression, do it with an audience.

I like that the hunch paid off but sadly, there are two addresses to check out. This is one good news as both ok but two they shouldn’t have been divided up. With Alisha on the case I hope it will be alright. Again the fine line of parenting love is on the line, can the new parents lose the babies? In more ways than one it is mentally upsetting.

Very rarely when I read a book that I guess or have an idea about something, although not one hundred percent confirmed, it seems to be the case. Also most of what I predicted has happened with a few minor surprises in amongst what I hoped or thought would be the outcome. In other words, some of what happened I see and some I didn’t see coming.

Film of the Week: Greenland

Where would we be without disaster movies? Now and again we feel the urge to grab our popcorn, sit back, and be entertained by high-adrenaline action from start to finish. A volcano erupting, an earthquake levelling an entire city, or a tidal wave hell-bent on washing everything away - sometimes we need a break from the emotionally driven stories and focus on nothing but action. But what happens when a disaster movie tries to also be emotionally driven, too? Should the two story-driven ideas mix? Will we be entertained? Would the edge of our seats be cold as we remain still in the centre of them? Well, Greenland tries to answer those questions and provides us generally favourable answers in the form of a surprisingly entertaining action-based and emotionally-driven story.

The action starts when it’s revealed the Earth’s scientists made a mistake when predicting where the meteorite would land. Instead of in the ocean, it hit basically everywhere but, and that’s quite a mistake considering 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. The world simultaneously learns they’re going to experience an extinction level threat and they must race against time to reach safety in the form of Greenland’s underground bunkers built specifically to deflect the shockwave generated by a nine-mile wide meteorite, named Clarke.

grerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roger Dale Floyd play John, Allison, and Nathan Garrity, and when John receives a strange phone call from the Government insisting that his family reach safety immediately, at first they’re confused until they see the first of Clarke’s pieces slam into Tampa, Florida, wiping out the entire city in seconds. Panic ensures and the Garrity family are now on a mission to reach Greenland.

In almost every disaster movie, that’s all the plot points you need to keep us glued to our screens as an occasional impact strike from small meteorites before the inevitable final impact hits will keep us reaching for our popcorn and on the edge of our seats. But in Greenland, we get all the ingredients we are used to seeing in a disaster movie, but with a few extra pieces in the form of an emotion. So much emotion, in fact, the main ingredient, the disaster part within the disaster movie takes to the back seat and we’re finding ourselves focusing on a family who are determined to stay together through thick and thin, whilst fighting for survival. At times when it seems that the odds are stacked against them, they pull through at the last minute. It’s an emotionally-driven disaster movie, and that makes it the most realistic disaster movie we’ve had for quite some time, since 2012’s Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. So, does that mean we won’t get a decent emotionally-driven disaster movie for another nine years?

If that’s the case, I’m confident in saying that we’ll have a plethora of disaster movies that purely focus on the disaster part of the story to keep us entertained for when the next emotionally-driven disaster movie comes along.

Thanks for reading

Antony Hudson

(TonyHadNouns)

Mum's Monday: The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian

Everyone said they shouldn’t do it, the road trip, but Ella and John are doing it anyway. It is such a heart-warming start/reason why.

On a personal note for me this is a great book to read if you want the sense of escapism, adventure and a sense of freedom. This is one of the reasons I am reading this book and it doesn’t disappoint. I have also been to both ends of ‘Route 66’, Chicago and Santa Monica, Los Angeles as well.

This book has been really well researched into the effects of Altzimers and also of a cancer patient. It does, although this is the point of the whole story of travelling, puts me on edge when John is driving with his condition. I sadly find myself shutting this part out that he is driving with Altzimers. I am not saying he cannot drive but maybe I am a nervous passenger and this book is written well, so that you feel like you are also there along for the ride as well and the result is I am on edge if i think too much or focus on his driving more than i should. I do realise that.

It is good to read of the stops at tourist destinations along the way although the visit to the caverns was a little negative and ended abruptly. This part shows that one good research has been done along the route of this road trip and two of how an elderly person/or a person without a care in the world can be outspoken. This is not only still an enjoyable, escapism book that can be read by a younger age group but I feel probably more suited to an older age range of readers.

The description of bed linen sheets and other household items like towels over the many years of married life is/seems trivia but is interesting as it is something that just happens in life. It goes to show how much depth there is in this book because it is there in life and we don’t realise any of it until it is in a book being pointed out in such a clear way.

I don’t agree with the gun situation. I don’t want to know why or anything about them having it. This is not only a shock but also horrible to read and fills me with shock, disappointment and dread.

It is lovely and heart-warming to read the part where Ella and John met up with another group of people travelling Route 66. It seems to me that the/a road can create a community feel to it.

This road trip is turning into quite an adventure it quickens up before Texas, what with being pulled over by the police, there is a life lesson in this part, ‘Keep your hands on the wheel and don’t try to open a bottle of drink or as I read, anything else for that matter whilst driving’. Also a museum that was too much of a sensory overload  and cars for sale or just ones that just needed rescuing.

This trip has taken a dark turn. I thought that John going for an ice cream and a blown tyre was going to be as action packed as it got, but sadly, some ‘Non helpers’ turned up. I am afraid to say the outcome and how it ended up is not so bad. This is still not a good thing to read about though.

It is heart-warming to read that when Ella and John hit another state and they met the little family with the baby.

I don’t agree with John driving and talking on the phone as well. This book is set in America and was published in 2009, though since 2009 laws have changed in the United Kingdom, so to me this is an outdated storyline in 2020.

Now parked at a campground things have taken a turn when Ella and John both have a fall. The description is very long and thorough of both trying to get up. It certainly explains the problems of falling when you are of a certain elderly age. Sadly, this part does go on and on. This is not a criticism as I may well struggle in later life, it's just this part is so well written.

Now after all that Ella and John have been through it is nice to read that they are now living a life of luxury in a hotel suite. For me personally I am with Ella in that it is extravagant , but it is one not my money and two my story or holiday/trip.

Ella and John have now arrived in their last state on their trip, California. After visiting Santa Monica and an even more eventful trip to Disneyland. I did wonder how this book would end, even how they would get back across the country and home. Well it seems Ella has taken care of everything sadly, even John and like she says at the end ‘It is basically none of our business what she has chosen to do.

This book is so well written that it  makes me understand Altzimers a lot more than I did before. Also it is almost an actual tour guide for ‘Route 66’ I would certainly take this book if I did the whole road trip myself.