by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“A lovingly crafted book . . . It starts as a beleaguered caretaker’s chronicle of guilt and frustration and grows into an examination of familial obligation, selfless love, and forgiveness, all of it rendered with a frank, funny, and simple beauty.”
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“Through his poignant storytelling, author Alfredo Botello effectively conveys the emotional struggles and challenges that individuals face when taking care of their elderly parents, especially those with dementia. Ezra Pavic, the central figure in the story, is a...
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“Alfredo Botello paints his characters with a deft and sensitive touch, one that provides subtle insights into the anguishes and disappointments of growing older. Spin Cycle explores the challenges of caring—for parents with dementia, for those around us, and...
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“Botello manages to delve into themes of guilt, frustration, and resentment with a pen that is both compassionate and razor sharp—and with hope and humor, even in the bleakest of moments. A must read for anyone who feels lost in the wilderness caring for an older...
