by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“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...
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“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...
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“With his signature immersive storytelling style, Botello launches us into an underrepresented chapter of life—caring for an aging parent and the associated family dynamics. Botello’s stories explore emotional dilemmas within gray areas that don’t frequently appear in...
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“I wish I’d had this book twenty years ago, as I was totally unprepared for the emotional roller coaster of caring for my mother. Ezra, the protagonist, shares his wild emotional ride with other elder caregivers looking for support. Together they wrestle with feelings...
by dalitopia | Nov 5, 2024
“Spin Cycle is a necessary, emotionally complicated novel that confronts the harsh reality of dementia and the toll it takes on its victims’ loved ones. Botello deftly explores the role of caregiver through humor, compelling characters, and sharp prose. This story...
