Light Falls on Everything

“McClanahan weaves a story about caregiving for her parents that truly stands out, not just for its hauntingly beautiful writing, but for how it addresses caregiving issues from unique vantage points.”—Psychology Today

“Light offers a playbook of lives burnished by sorrow and sweetened by fondness, which reminds us that caregiving begins before birth and continues beyond death. It shows how a memory shrouded in darkness can illuminate a family and bring the landscape of a long marriage into sharp relief. And it encourages us to understand that even the most dreaded circumstances ripple with potential intimacies and revelations.”—Barrelhouse Magazine

“Poetic, unflinching, and unforgettable. As I finished this profound depiction of love and loss, what I felt most was a sublime sense of wonder.”—Ron Rash, author of The Caretaker

“McClanahan evokes the joy and sweetness of eldercare while never sidestepping its complexities and grief. I've never read a more precise account of the mysterious inner workings of the human heart."—Dinty W. Moore, author of The Mindful Writer

“A powerful and moving look at how love evolves even through our most trying times.”—Lee Martin, author of The Evening Shades

“Light Falls on Everything is about as honest a book as I've ever read. What shines on every page is love. This should be required reading for all of us.”—Ann Hood, author of Comfort: A Journey Through Grief and The Stolen Child

“McClanahan is a bold and gentle guide as she examines what looking after, and saying goodbye to, our dearest beloveds requires of us. This book is a treasure.”—Jill Christman, author of If This Were Fiction