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The adventure begins when Meg’s mother, Addie, vacationing in Florida, takes a spill. At the hospital, Addie bolts upright on her gurney and yells “I demand an autopsy!” before passing out cold.

“One minute, she is unconscious, the next, she’s nuts,” observes Meg Federico in this hilarious and poignant memoir…

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1 author picked Welcome to the Departure Lounge as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Again, I'm reading a few books lately that have to do with experiences in elderly parents, the role and responsibility of adult sons and daughters, and how to navigate the tricky and ever-changing tides of emotions. This book is funny, sad, a little frightening.

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