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Pappy Plays
Author:
Jenna M. Gerling
Published:
7/22/2009 5:49:43 PM
Pages:
36
Keywords:
Audience Level:
Everyone
Genres:
Education / GeneralFamily & Relationships / GeneralChildren's Nonfiction / General
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Pappy Plays is a glimpse into the meaningful relationship between a grandson and his grandfather. We see all of the special things the two share together, but eventually the relationship changes as the effects of Alzheimer’s start to show in Pappy. Written from a child’s perspective, this book is something that can simply communicate to children about the effects this disease has not only on Pappy, but everyone in his life as well. It shows how people with Alzheimer’s just need a little bit of patience and the same amount, if not more, of love. |
“Pappy Plays” is Jenna Gerling’s first book. After working at a nursing home and then an assisted living facility, Jenna was able to develop several special relationships and learned more and more about how the disease affects those with it and their family members.
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But one year, Pappy couldn't play our songs on the harmonica or beat the drum like he used to. He forgot how to play Go Fish and couldn't remember where the cards were in Memory. He kept picking up the same two cards. I had to keep reminding him how to play the game and to pick up new cards each time. I was so angry at Pappy! … After we left, mom told me Pappy was sick and that he was moving out of the city into a new home where he can be taken care of. She said many other people like Pappy live there ... But I didn't understand! I was going to miss eating hot dogs at the stand in the city … I would miss those things, but mostly, I would miss how Pappy was before. |
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