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Under One Roof : Lessons I Learned from a Tough Old Woman in a Little Old House by Philip Lerman and Barry Martin (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250003040
ISBN-139781250003041
eBay Product ID (ePID)160143788
Product Key Features
Book TitleUnder One Roof : Lessons I Learned from a Tough Old Woman in a Little Old House
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Real Estate / General, Life Stages / Later Years, Personal Memoirs, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year2013
GenreFamily & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
AuthorPhilip Lerman, Barry Martin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-019390
ReviewsThis lovely tale reminds us that in the rush of our liveswe might suddenly turn a corner and meet a stranger who delivers us to a deeper understanding of our place and purpose in the world. Barry Martin has written a story for the age we find ourselves in now, when we need to discover once again that our shared humanity is what we have in common, and it matters more than all those things that divide us., Under One Roof is a charming story and a blueprint for how to deal lovingly with the aging process. With compassion and humanity, Barry takes care of Edith and lets her make her own choices. Poignant and highly readable., UNDER ONE ROOF provides living proof that love often comes when it's least expected, and most needed. This heartwarming book is a testament to the power of friendship, no matter how different those friends may be. I couldn't put it down., "Told with frankness and sincerity, Martin, with the assistance of former USA Today editor Lerman, skillfully blends his deep desire to aid Edith with his frustrations with this cantankerous woman, his need to spend time with his own children and wife, and his thoughts and feelings toward his ailing parents. With a bit of humor and the determination to do right by this stranger-turned-close friend, Martin was able to help Edith do as she wished . . . A tender tribute to Edith and her will to do things her way." -- Kirkus "Martin's memoir of his relationship with Edith is heartfelt and homespun. The wisdom he shares-you figure out the right thing to do, and you do it-will undoubtedly resonate with and inspire others struggling to care for elderly relatives or friends." -- Booklist "UNDER ONE ROOF provides living proof that love often comes when it's least expected, and most needed. This heartwarming book is a testament to the power of friendship, no matter how different those friends may be. I couldn't put it down." -- Dr. David Dosa, author of Making the Rounds with Oscar "This lovely tale reminds us that in the rush of our liveswe might suddenly turn a corner and meet a stranger who delivers us to a deeper understanding of our place and purpose in the world. Barry Martin has written a story for the age we find ourselves in now, when we need to discover once again that our shared humanity is what we have in common, and it matters more than all those things that divide us." --Don Snyder, author Of Time and Memory " Under One Roof is a charming story and a blueprint for how to deal lovingly with the aging process. With compassion and humanity, Barry takes care of Edith and lets her make her own choices. Poignant and highly readable." Father Pat Connor, author of Whom Not to Marry: Time-Tested Advice from a Higher Authority, "Told with frankness and sincerity, Martin, with the assistance of former USA Today editor Lerman, skillfully blends his deep desire to aid Edith with his frustrations with this cantankerous woman, his need to spend time with his own children and wife, and his thoughts and feelings toward his ailing parents. With a bit of humor and the determination to do right by this stranger-turned-close friend, Martin was able to help Edith do as she wished . . . A tender tribute to Edith and her will to do things her way." -- Kirkus "Martin's memoir of his relationship with Edith is heartfelt and homespun. The wisdom he shares--you figure out the right thing to do, and you do it--will undoubtedly resonate with and inspire others struggling to care for elderly relatives or friends." -- Booklist "UNDER ONE ROOF provides living proof that love often comes when it's least expected, and most needed. This heartwarming book is a testament to the power of friendship, no matter how different those friends may be. I couldn't put it down." -- Dr. David Dosa, author of Making the Rounds with Oscar "This lovely tale reminds us that in the rush of our liveswe might suddenly turn a corner and meet a stranger who delivers us to a deeper understanding of our place and purpose in the world. Barry Martin has written a story for the age we find ourselves in now, when we need to discover once again that our shared humanity is what we have in common, and it matters more than all those things that divide us." --Don Snyder, author Of Time and Memory " Under One Roof is a charming story and a blueprint for how to deal lovingly with the aging process. With compassion and humanity, Barry takes care of Edith and lets her make her own choices. Poignant and highly readable." --Father Pat Connor, author of Whom Not to Marry: Time-Tested Advice from a Higher Authority, Martin's memoir of his relationship with Edith is heartfelt and homespun. The wisdom he shares--you figure out the right thing to do, and you do it--will undoubtedly resonate with and inspire others struggling to care for elderly relatives or friends., Told with frankness and sincerity, Martin, with the assistance of former USA Today editor Lerman, skillfully blends his deep desire to aid Edith with his frustrations with this cantankerous woman, his need to spend time with his own children and wife, and his thoughts and feelings toward his ailing parents. With a bit of humor and the determination to do right by this stranger-turned-close friend, Martin was able to help Edith do as she wished . . . A tender tribute to Edith and her will to do things her way., "UNDER ONE ROOF provides living proof that love often comes when it's least expected, and most needed. This heartwarming book is a testament to the power of friendship, no matter how different those friends may be. I couldn't put it down." -- Dr. David Dosa, author of Making the Rounds with Oscar "This lovely tale reminds us that in the rush of our liveswe might suddenly turn a corner and meet a stranger who delivers us to a deeper understanding of our place and purpose in the world. Barry Martin has written a story for the age we find ourselves in now, when we need to discover once again that our shared humanity is what we have in common, and it matters more than all those things that divide us." --Don Snyder, author Of Time and Memory, "Told with frankness and sincerity, Martin, with the assistance of former USA Today editor Lerman, skillfully blends his deep desire to aid Edith with his frustrations with this cantankerous woman, his need to spend time with his own children and wife, and his thoughts and feelings toward his ailing parents. With a bit of humor and the determination to do right by this stranger-turned-close friend, Martin was able to help Edith do as she wished . . . A tender tribute to Edith and her will to do things her way." -- Kirkus "UNDER ONE ROOF provides living proof that love often comes when it's least expected, and most needed. This heartwarming book is a testament to the power of friendship, no matter how different those friends may be. I couldn't put it down." -- Dr. David Dosa, author of Making the Rounds with Oscar "This lovely tale reminds us that in the rush of our liveswe might suddenly turn a corner and meet a stranger who delivers us to a deeper understanding of our place and purpose in the world. Barry Martin has written a story for the age we find ourselves in now, when we need to discover once again that our shared humanity is what we have in common, and it matters more than all those things that divide us." --Don Snyder, author Of Time and Memory " Under One Roof is a charming story and a blueprint for how to deal lovingly with the aging process. With compassion and humanity, Barry takes care of Edith and lets her make her own choices. Poignant and highly readable." Father Pat Connor, author of Whom Not to Marry: Time-Tested Advice from a Higher Authority, "Provides living proof that love often comes when it's least expected, and most needed. . . . a testament to the power of friendship, no matter how different those friends may be. I couldn't put it down." -Dr. David Dosa, author of Making the Rounds with Oscar "A story for the age we find ourselves in now, when we need to discover once again that our shared humanity is what we have in common, and it matters more than all those things that divide us." - Don Snyder, author Of Time and Memory
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal979.7/772044092 B
SynopsisSometimes people aren't who you think they are. Everyone knew what was going on in Ballard, Washington: developers were building a giant shopping mall, but a house belonging to a feisty octogenarian named Edith Wilson Macefield was in the way. They offered her a million dollars. She told them to take a hike. Everyone knew that Barry Martin, head of the construction project, was involved in the push to get her out of the house so that the project could proceed without further delay. Everyone was wrong. When Barry took the job as construction supervisor for the shopping mall that was being erected around Edith's little house, he determined to make things as easy for her as he could. He didn't expect that she'd ask him to drive her to a hair appointment--but he did offer to help, after all. And it was in that one small gesture that an unlikely friendship was sparked, one that changed them both forever. The story of Barry Martin and Edith Macefield is a tale of balance and compassion, of giving enough without giving too much, of helping our elderly loved ones through the tough times without taking away their dignity. In the end, Under One Roof is a tale of grace, and one from which all of us can take solace and strength. From Barry and Edith we have much to learn about love and letting go and, just possibly, about seeing through fading light to find great joy.
LC Classification NumberF899.S453M335 2013
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- Aug 31, 2016
Compassion
This book shows how one person can affect another one. A lonely old women and a kind an compassionte man building a building. A lot of lessons on what drives people and what they do. This book brings lots of questions: why was the woman the way she was and why did Barry do so much to help her at the expense of his family and his job. My book club enjoyed the book and everyone had a different reaction to it. Well worth the read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
