Terry L. Davidson, PhD

“This is a thought-provoking story about confronting not the end of life, but what comes before the end. It teaches us about the discovery of compassion, both for others and for ourselves.” “This is a thought-provoking story about confronting not the end of life, but...

Lili Liu, PhD

“Botello offers something for anyone who is directly or indirectly connected to persons living with dementia. Family members, friends, colleagues, and health service providers . . . will find this book is readable, raw, and relatable. By telling this story, Botello...

Judy Cornish

“I recommend this book for anyone who has just learned that a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. Botello has done it—written a story that takes us from that initial shock and bewilderment to understanding and compassion. This gripping read will make you laugh and...

Philip W. Chung

“If you’ve ever played the role of caretaker for a loved one, Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver, will be achingly recognizable. But even if you haven’t, Alfredo Botello’s bittersweet novel is a profoundly moving story that explores what it means to both...

Barry Hertz

“An intimate yet epic journey digging into the messy truths and secrets connecting parents and their children, Alfredo Botello’s new novel is a sensational story to lose yourself in. Rich in character and generous in its warm and natural prose, Spin Cycle marks the...