Has anyone read Roz Chast's memoir on caregiving? (child, parent, assisted)

[gtoman67z]

And a few bullet points before you roll your eyes.
-Can't we talk about something more pleasant? http://www.amazon.com/Cant-Talk-abou.../dp/1608198065
-It's a memoir pure and simple, not a how-to manual, no self-help tips
-It's written from an only-child's perspective
-She's a longtime cartoonist at the New Yorker, not an academic/psychologist/etc
-The book is written in "graphic novel" format with cartoon panels mixed with very large text.
-It's short, I finished it on a three hour flight. Seatmates must have thought I was crazy as I alternated between howling with laughter and tearing up.

At the time I read it (published in May 2014), I was about seven years removed from my dad's death (at 91) which had involved several years of progressively more involved caregiving by my wife and me. I don't know how I would have felt reading it if I were in the middle of the process....it could've been one of those "it's funny, yet I cannot laugh" situations.
We're getting close to that point again with my wife's stepmother and, while that situation will be different (step/half relationship with siblings, finances, etc), I have been revisiting the book in search of the many pearls of wisdom hidden inside.

[doghead]

My friend just sent me this book! It's a beautifully written and illustrated book. I'm about 1/3 of the way through it. Very similar situation for me--I am just on the cusp of what she went through. Really beautiful book.

[Stagemomma]

I read it. I was underwhelmed.

[sfcambridge]

I thought it was pretty entertaining.

[hhwtm]

I read the book and saw her speak. It is a great book for anyone who has been through the aging process with parents. My sister found it (fortunately) while she was in the midst of helping my parents, who we moved to assisted living about 15 miles from her. I think it helped save her sanity.

There is a good interview (written) online. She's a cartoonist for the New Yorker.

[plantress]

I enjoyed it