New Release – Memoir / Elder Care / Life Stages

An intimate, funny, and heartwarming story of how eldercare can be done.

My mother’s first attempt at dying occurred nine days after her eighty-ninth birthday. I lived a carefree bachelor life, no children, few responsibilities outside of work, but that all changed when the call came. When she decided to come back to life, I decided to move from the dry heat of Los Angeles back to the high humidity of New Jersey to take over. My first task was to remove all hazards: her current caretakers.

After, I asked my mom, “Do you trust me?” She whispered, “Yes.” “Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?” She nodded. “That means I’m in charge. And that means you must obey me.” Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked me dead in the eye and puckered up her lips. I wasn’t sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing me luck. I kissed her and hoped for the best.

ISBN 978-1-60808-284-1 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-60808-285-8 (eBook)

Memoir / Elder Care / Life Stages

6×9, 260 pages

Publication date: May 14, 2023

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Mark, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), holds an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and theatre productions. He also spent his twenty-eight years in Hollywood, entrepreneuring, starting five non-profit companies, but hold the applause. None were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France but hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what the thinks they’re saying.

An award-winning designer, writer, and director, he has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode is his first published book.