MY FAVORITE MOTHER-IN-LAW

Mark Niemann-Ross's kind, patient delivery fittingly introduces his favorite--and only--mother-in-law. Listeners meet feisty, active Greta, who resides in Evergreen Meadows Senior Community, where her daughter and son-in-law take up temporary residence to spend time with her. Niemann-Ross's colorful descriptions include Evergreen's residents, staff, meals, and social activities, as well as Greta's moving experiences with the aging process, which Niemann-Ross observes as he faces his own approaching senior years. A particular treat is Nickel Bingo Night; its dedicated players and entertaining explanations of the sometimes contentious game give listeners a prime seat. Glimpses of Greta's early life and touches of the family's spiritual beliefs add realism. Audio enlivens this unique take on elderly parents and their adult children, including firsthand helpful advice. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]