A to Zillion
“It was like living inside a kaleidoscope. One turn, and suddenly, something made sense. Another turn, and it shattered again.”
About the Author
Susan Mary
Susan Mary Byrne-Wickey is a passionate and seasoned educator who has spent over three decades shaping young minds in Hawai‘i’s public schools. After her retirement, she established a Lab School for middle school students in her home, creating a hands-on learning environment centered on relationships, collaboration and engagement.
She later brought her talent for writing and advocacy to Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke, serving as a grant writer to support youth empowerment through cultural learning and building. With a masters degree in educational administration and a storyteller‘s heart, Susan Mary writes with a rare combination of clarity compassion and truth. Her work offers valuable perspectives and practical insights, blending honesty and vulnerability in a way that draws readers in and stays with them long after the story ends.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A to Zillion
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Perfect for:
The memoir is ideal for caregivers and general readers alike because it offers real world wisdom and solidarity along with moments to feel, laugh, struggle and cherish the relationships in life that matter most.
The book that stays with you
A heartfelt memoir tracing the raw, real and at times ridiculous path of caring for a loved one with dementia, anchored by a a family of caregivers who shaped, stretched, and ultimately sustained the journey.