What a moving book. Having experienced living with someone suffering from alcoholism, the book was not just a stunning read, but personal. As the family struggles to survive Agnes' demons, poverty, and the unsettled circumstances of their lives, Shuggie keeps trying to keep it together. A tough read, but one with so much feeling, you see a smidgen of beauty in Shuggie's love and perseverance. (his waiting outside to try to judge the condition of his mother took my breath away. I remember those moments).
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