Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Debbie Russell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir” written by the author Debbie Russell is an intriguing read. In this portrayal of complex family dynamics and long-buried secrets, we get to know about the author’s life and the legacy of her grandfather, Dr. Ralph Russell who entered a federal drug-treatment facility known as a narcotic farm in the 1950s.

Debbie got to know about the memoir of his great-grandfather “Life Story of Calvin Parker Russell: Western Pioneer and Ranchman”. One copy of it was passed to Debbie’s dad and she gladly took it from him. Debbie’s dad was diagnosed with Parkinson when he was seventy-six. Debbie being a good and responsible daughter has elevated her dad’s morale at times.

Debbie and her mother are different but with her father growing weaker day by day, they need to be in the same team and make decisions that are best for him. The family drama included in the story could make you relate with your family issues as many times our family keeps secrets from us even though we don’t want anything to be secret in a family. The letters from the members of her family that Debbie has included in this memoir are interesting to read.

Those who love reading memoirs with many characters should get their hands on this one. The author has well detailed everything in this book. The title of the book is suitable and it is written well. This book gave me a sneak peek into the struggles of midlife crisis and the dysfunctional family.

• 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon