The Gift of Goodbye

June 1, 2017
In this memoir, Munn takes readers inside her life as a divorced mother of two and a daughter losing her mother to cancer. Munn struggles as she watches her beloved mother slowly deteriorate and witnesses her faith being tested. But her mother refuses to give up the fight, even with one bad diagnosis after another, giving Rebecca the strength she needs to keep going for her and her family. Throughout this painful journey, Munn learns about inner strength she didn't know she had, while she uncovers things she never knew about her mother. Each visit is a new tour of her mother's life, showcasing her earlier ventures and aspirations and helping Munn gain an even better understanding of her heroine. The author's friendly tone and relatable story make for an easy read that's heartfelt and genuine. Her book provides an intimate look at a daughter's love for her mother and a woman's fight to stay alive while enjoying every minute of it.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)