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Whether you’re already going through it or are just in for it eventually, Pam Carey takes you on an often-hilarious roller coaster ride through her own experiences with aging parents who still had their marbles. And she uses it to illustrate her 49 rules for your survival as the “kid.” Sooner or later, it could happen to you! Anyone who has had to care for elderly parents will see their own situations reflected in this witty yet practical guide to surviving the ordeal.
Pam has generously offered to gift her book Elderly Parents with all their Marbles: A Survival Guide for the Kids. Your comment also enters you into the Grand Prize and Bonus Prize drawings.

Pamela graduated with a B.A. from Colby College and an M.A. from Columbia University Teachers College. She taught high school English in Connecticut, Georgia, and Maine, before obtaining an M.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design and opening her own interior design firm. She is the author of the above-mentioned Elderly Parents with all their Marbles: A Survival Guide for the Kids, Minor League Mom: A Mother’s Journey through the Red Sox Farm Teams, and Surviving Your Dream Vacation: 75 Rules to Keep your Companion Talking to you on the Road.
Her short story, “An Evening Babysitting” appears in the ARIA anthology Past, Present, and Future (2019).
When not writing, reading for her book clubs, or traveling, Pam can be found on the tennis court as a member of two South Palm Beach County teams. She and her husband reside in Delray Beach, Florida, and in Westport, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Pam and her books by visiting her website: http://www.minorleaguemom.net/index.html

You can leave a comment on each day’s blog post during November, for up to 30 chances to win. Daily giveaways by authors will be drawn one week after publication. The author will contact the winner to coordinate delivery. Grand Prize and Bonus Prize will be drawn and announced on December 8.
Approaching life with a sense of humor is a true gift! Thank you, Pam!
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You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy my book, which won a Gold Medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. I must warn you, though, the second half of my story isn’t all fun and games!
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Though I lost my parents early on I can relate some what with attending to the elderly and hospice parents.
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It seems that I am in that situation right now! The book sounds like a winner!
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This looks like a fun read. I have aging parents that still pretty much can do for themselves. My brothers live closest to them and will pick up groceries for them so that they don’t have to go out while COVID cases are bad. I think we could all use some laughs this year and every year.
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Thanks for your comments! There are lots of fun moments in my book, but sadness, too! The cycle of life continues…
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I appreciate all of your comments and would love to hear more stories of caregiving, both amusing and sad! Maybe a sequel is on the horizon? My book won a Gold Medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, which wasn’t included in this blurb. My infol is on the website http://www.parentswithmarbles.com. Thanks for contributing!
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I am not sure I have all my marbles. I think my kids stole them
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It’s all about survival, after all.
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My sister was just teling me how stressed out she was when taking care of our mother. But I am not sure Mom ever had all her marbles. She sure knew how to push buttons though!
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Pam, your book sounds like a fun read. I am trying to be a parent who keeps all her marbles!
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Brings back a flood of memories as my husband and I did home care for 4 parents who were able to die at home! A much needed book!
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Hoping to have all my marbles, I would love to read how to sue them to maximum effect.
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Some humor to help with real life events! Sounds great! Thank you for participating in this!
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I like the cover
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Any survival guide for life’s ups and downs is welcome.
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This is a book for our current predicament. We need a guide to deal with aging parents with humor and compassion in the time of Covid-19.
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Would love to read your take on this subject. I was the kid who survived the mom with all her marbles. May she Rest In Peace.
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Sounds like a fun read
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Brings back memories just reading the title. Looks like an interesting read.
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This looks like a fun book. You need to laugh a life, because it sure as hell laughs at you.
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Looking forward to reading Pams book !
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