“Ezra Pavic’s journey is a deeply moving exploration of family, caregiving, and personal growth. Ezra’s struggles with his mother’s dementia and his own guilt and resentment are poignantly captured, as he opens APPA (Adults Patiently Parenting Adults) in hopes of helping others while finding clarity in his own life. Botello’s story shines through its complex characters, especially Lily Coleman, a hospice worker with her own unresolved family pain . . . This is a must-read for anyone who’s grappled with caregiving or the complexities of family, compassion, and self-forgiveness.”