“Informative, relatable, heartbreaking, and funny, Kim’s book will be a must-read for those who have a loved one struggling with dementia.” Seth Meyers, American actor and television host
Description
Many know Kimberly Williams-Paisley as the bride in the popular Steve Martin remakes of the Father of the Bride movies, the calculating Peggy Kenter on Nashville, or the wife of country megastar Brad Paisley. But in 2014, Williams-Paisley revealed a tragic secret: her mother had been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia at the age of sixty-one.
In Where the Light Gets In, Williams-Paisley tells the full story of her mother’s illness, from diagnosis through the present day, drawing on her memories of her relationship with the fascinating, complicated, and successful woman who raised her so well. She describes educating herself on her mother’s condition, letting go of the shame and secrecy that surrounded it, and finding unexpected humor and grace in a terrible situation. Her book also chronicles the ways in which her family’s bond was strengthened by the experience, to becoming an awareness advocate, to accepting the woman her mother has become. It is a heartrending and inspiring reminder of how unbreakable our relationships with our mothers are.
Praise
“Informative, relatable, heartbreaking, and funny, Kim’s book will be a must-read for those who have a loved one struggling with dementia.” Seth Meyers, American actor and television host
“Kimberly’s insight into her family’s struggle with dementia will be a comfort and resource to many.” William Shatner, Emmy Award–winning actor and New York Times bestselling author
“Kimberly Williams-Paisley is a shining example of what it means to live with an open heart—she courageously shared the devastating impact of her mother’s dementia diagnosis with the world, turning her family’s crisis into an opportunity to inspire and educate others.” Jane Seymour, Emmy Award–winning actress
“Kimberly’s story really resonated with Good Morning America viewers. I told her right then she should write a book. I know it will help countless families.” Robin Roberts, New York Times bestselling author and Good Morning America anchor
“This is a story of a family uniting with love through the nightmare of dementia…Tragic yet beautiful.” Scott Hamilton, Olympic gold medalist
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Apr 4, 2016 |
| Release Date | April 5, 2016 |
| Release Date Machine | 1459814400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Biographies & Memoirs, Physical Illness & Disease, Entertainment & Celebrities, Nonfiction - Adult, Nonfiction - All |
Author Bio
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an award-winning actress, producer, and director who starred in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Nashville and According to Jim. She has won the Sedona International Film Festival Award for Outstanding Acting and Directing as well as two Heartland Film Festival awards. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, with a degree in drama.
Narrator Bio
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an award-winning actress, producer, and director who starred in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Nashville and According to Jim. She has won the Sedona International Film Festival Award for Outstanding Acting and Directing as well as two Heartland Film Festival awards. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, with a degree in drama.
Overview
Many know Kimberly Williams-Paisley as the bride in the popular Steve Martin remakes of the Father of the Bride movies, the calculating Peggy Kenter on Nashville, or the wife of country megastar Brad Paisley. But in 2014, Williams-Paisley revealed a tragic secret: her mother had been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia at the age of sixty-one.
In Where the Light Gets In, Williams-Paisley tells the full story of her mother’s illness, from diagnosis through the present day, drawing on her memories of her relationship with the fascinating, complicated, and successful woman who raised her so well. She describes educating herself on her mother’s condition, letting go of the shame and secrecy that surrounded it, and finding unexpected humor and grace in a terrible situation. Her book also chronicles the ways in which her family’s bond was strengthened by the experience, to becoming an awareness advocate, to accepting the woman her mother has become. It is a heartrending and inspiring reminder of how unbreakable our relationships with our mothers are.
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