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Can an underachieving son reconnect with his father before it's too late? Jacob's life is already complicated enough. Now his Dad, whose mind isn't as sharp as it once was, is driving out for a visit. Or he was, before he got lost along the way. Now it's up to Jacob to get this right. A touching story about families, relationships, and aging parents.
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8 books14 followersI live in Colorado. When I'm not writing, I teach high school band, choir, and guitar classes.
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January 4, 2021
Dad always finds a way to create a special place in your heart that’s just for him.
Here at Book Bin Divers, we have tackled a novel that drifts from our typical romance preference – Bob Seay’s Dad. The story follows an adult son, Jacob, as he grapples with the loss of his mother, his own failed marriage, and his Dad succumbing to dementia. Sounds like his 2020 was pretty on par with the rest of the world’s.
If you choose to read this book (which we highly recommend), we offer that you play a game as you go. It’s simple really; take a drink (the adult kind) every time you cry. And have some Saltines ready to go. You’ll need them.
There are so many reasons why we fell in love with Dad. The writing is super witty, modern, and out-the-side-of your-mouth snarky. The heavy life chaos that Jacob is dealing with is well balanced by humor. We found ourselves contemplating the many topics of Jacob’s research assignments, like the Waffle House Scale and the Marshmallow Test, which become running themes throughout.
Simply put; we fell in love with this story. Our MC, Jacob, is a normal guy who’s just trying to survive. After being laid off from teaching, he begins writing “academic essays” for college students on all levels – undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate. We love this concept of turning a passion for writing into something a little deviant and lucrative.
When his marriage fails, he lets his wife stay in the house while he moves into the laundromat office, sans shower and bed. (Think: former broom closet.) His sick father takes an impulsive road trip and Jacob is out the door at 2am driving hundreds of miles to go check on him. He is truly a man that does what he has to do.
The father/son relationship is incredibly powerful in this story. The reader follows along as Jacob can only watch his father lose critical pieces of his life. Devoted children will be able to identify with this element in a heartbreaking way.
Of course, we wouldn’t be Book Bin Divers if we didn’t discuss the romance of the story. This book pays huge tribute to love in all its forms. Jacob’s parents and siblings have those decades long marriages that make romantics, like us, swoon. Our heart breaks in realization that Dad has lost his best friend, and we related to his heartbreak in a profound way. Jacob’s brother, Sam, visits their sick father daily with his wife, Camilla, just to ensure that their father is okay and keeping up with his medication. There are some real examples of marriage and familial bonds in this book.
Love is on the horizon for Jacob as well, in the form of a hotel maid with an artsy flair. This chic, Amelia, is super cool in that I’m-just-going-along-for-a-few-hundred-mile-long-road-trip-with-a-guy-I-just-met-and-his-geriatric-father kind of way. We are, however, adamant in our belief that only literary characters should do this. Jacob and Amelia have some chemistry and we are rooting for a HEA for this couple.
Love. Loss. Humor. Truck Stop showers. $20 Grilled Cheese. This book has so much to offer. Bob Seay’s Dad is a fantastic read.
Five stars.
Here at Book Bin Divers, we have tackled a novel that drifts from our typical romance preference – Bob Seay’s Dad. The story follows an adult son, Jacob, as he grapples with the loss of his mother, his own failed marriage, and his Dad succumbing to dementia. Sounds like his 2020 was pretty on par with the rest of the world’s.
If you choose to read this book (which we highly recommend), we offer that you play a game as you go. It’s simple really; take a drink (the adult kind) every time you cry. And have some Saltines ready to go. You’ll need them.
There are so many reasons why we fell in love with Dad. The writing is super witty, modern, and out-the-side-of your-mouth snarky. The heavy life chaos that Jacob is dealing with is well balanced by humor. We found ourselves contemplating the many topics of Jacob’s research assignments, like the Waffle House Scale and the Marshmallow Test, which become running themes throughout.
Simply put; we fell in love with this story. Our MC, Jacob, is a normal guy who’s just trying to survive. After being laid off from teaching, he begins writing “academic essays” for college students on all levels – undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate. We love this concept of turning a passion for writing into something a little deviant and lucrative.
When his marriage fails, he lets his wife stay in the house while he moves into the laundromat office, sans shower and bed. (Think: former broom closet.) His sick father takes an impulsive road trip and Jacob is out the door at 2am driving hundreds of miles to go check on him. He is truly a man that does what he has to do.
The father/son relationship is incredibly powerful in this story. The reader follows along as Jacob can only watch his father lose critical pieces of his life. Devoted children will be able to identify with this element in a heartbreaking way.
Of course, we wouldn’t be Book Bin Divers if we didn’t discuss the romance of the story. This book pays huge tribute to love in all its forms. Jacob’s parents and siblings have those decades long marriages that make romantics, like us, swoon. Our heart breaks in realization that Dad has lost his best friend, and we related to his heartbreak in a profound way. Jacob’s brother, Sam, visits their sick father daily with his wife, Camilla, just to ensure that their father is okay and keeping up with his medication. There are some real examples of marriage and familial bonds in this book.
Love is on the horizon for Jacob as well, in the form of a hotel maid with an artsy flair. This chic, Amelia, is super cool in that I’m-just-going-along-for-a-few-hundred-mile-long-road-trip-with-a-guy-I-just-met-and-his-geriatric-father kind of way. We are, however, adamant in our belief that only literary characters should do this. Jacob and Amelia have some chemistry and we are rooting for a HEA for this couple.
Love. Loss. Humor. Truck Stop showers. $20 Grilled Cheese. This book has so much to offer. Bob Seay’s Dad is a fantastic read.
Five stars.
January 15, 2021
Jacob Martin’s life is not going well. His marriage is falling apart, his job is on the border of legal and illegal, and he’s living in what could generously be described as a dump. Now Dad, whose memory and mental faculties aren’t exactly what they once were, has decided to drive across the country for a visit. Forced into an unplanned road trip, Jacob finds love, enlightenment, and ultimately himself along the way.
I left the synopsis portion of this review just as the author wrote it. That could be labelled borderline plagiarism perhaps, but certainly no more so than Jacob’s clients in his school paper writing business. I’m a big fan of commercial / genre fiction. Most of my literary fiction reads were required and read during English Lit classes. “Dad” by Bob Seay is clearly literary, with just enough commercialism to straddle the borders and make the read popular for lovers of both. Seay’s writing style is comfortable, witty, and fitting for his characters, all of whom are believable, likeable, and/or as empathetic as any I’ve met in fiction. Dad and Jacob are especially well defined and carry the main storyline. Not to be marginalized, however, are the supporting characters that fill their roles perfectly, especially Jacob’s brother, sister, and spouses that include Jacob’s estranged wife, Brooke; and, last but not least, the exceptional “Beast.”
In his second novel, Bob Seay has crafted a story about family that is at once poignant and wryly humorous with unforgettable characters and several memorable concepts concerning family relationships, dealing with a parent suffering dementia/Alzheimer, love, and the simple things in life that mean so much. I can’t emphasize or praise this novel and Bob Seay’s writing style enough, but I’ll give it a go—it would not surprise me to read Bob Seay’s name on a Nobel Literature prize in the near future.
I left the synopsis portion of this review just as the author wrote it. That could be labelled borderline plagiarism perhaps, but certainly no more so than Jacob’s clients in his school paper writing business. I’m a big fan of commercial / genre fiction. Most of my literary fiction reads were required and read during English Lit classes. “Dad” by Bob Seay is clearly literary, with just enough commercialism to straddle the borders and make the read popular for lovers of both. Seay’s writing style is comfortable, witty, and fitting for his characters, all of whom are believable, likeable, and/or as empathetic as any I’ve met in fiction. Dad and Jacob are especially well defined and carry the main storyline. Not to be marginalized, however, are the supporting characters that fill their roles perfectly, especially Jacob’s brother, sister, and spouses that include Jacob’s estranged wife, Brooke; and, last but not least, the exceptional “Beast.”
In his second novel, Bob Seay has crafted a story about family that is at once poignant and wryly humorous with unforgettable characters and several memorable concepts concerning family relationships, dealing with a parent suffering dementia/Alzheimer, love, and the simple things in life that mean so much. I can’t emphasize or praise this novel and Bob Seay’s writing style enough, but I’ll give it a go—it would not surprise me to read Bob Seay’s name on a Nobel Literature prize in the near future.
June 27, 2021
The characters in this book were so relatable. The best character was the titular dad with Alzheimers, who in his daze, pushes his adrift son in the right direction. However, it was as if all of the characters were my own family. I wanted them all to find happiness in the face of adversity.
From its beginning to its bittersweet conclusion, this book is definitely worth the read. I received this book for free, and I am voluntarily writing this review.
From its beginning to its bittersweet conclusion, this book is definitely worth the read. I received this book for free, and I am voluntarily writing this review.
February 15, 2021
A book that can hit close to home. This book takes you on a journey that will make it feel so realistic. Everything was well put together in this book from the plot to the characters.
January 5, 2021
Bob Seay breathes life into his characters of Dad, to the point you feel as if you were there as they go through later stages of Alzheimer. Jacob Martin gets a call in the early morning hours to retrieve his father, John, who has taken a road trip to visit him. Unfortunately, John got confused on the exit ramps in Kansas and spent about ten hours going in circles. Now Jacob needs to pick him up from the hotel the police put him up in and take him back to Cincinnati. The trip Jacob takes with John for the next month forces Jacob to face his falling marriage, his undesirable living arrangements, and connect with his dad before his disease takes a stronghold on his mind. Is Jacob ready to confront the fact he can’t fix everything and move on with changes in his life?
Through an intricate weaving of character, relationship drama, and the trials facing an Alzheimer’s family members, Bob Seay constructs an engaging story. This novel handles the delicate problems people face; when their loved ones are forgetful, wander off without realizing they are lost and deciding what if best for them, with love and humor. I love how the family is supportive and patient with their father. Seay’s skillful writing sweeps the readers intrigued and mesmerized as we move closer towards the conclusion for Jacob and John’s life. Most everyone is touched by someone with some form of dementia and will find this book a sweet reminder of their loved ones, yet bitter knowledge of how this disease advances.
Written by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite.
Through an intricate weaving of character, relationship drama, and the trials facing an Alzheimer’s family members, Bob Seay constructs an engaging story. This novel handles the delicate problems people face; when their loved ones are forgetful, wander off without realizing they are lost and deciding what if best for them, with love and humor. I love how the family is supportive and patient with their father. Seay’s skillful writing sweeps the readers intrigued and mesmerized as we move closer towards the conclusion for Jacob and John’s life. Most everyone is touched by someone with some form of dementia and will find this book a sweet reminder of their loved ones, yet bitter knowledge of how this disease advances.
Written by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite.
February 27, 2021
A great read if you are over forty – even better if you have elderly parents. Jacob Martin was a high school history teacher. Because of budget cuts his position was eliminated, then on top of that his marriage was falling apart. In the middle of the night he receives a call from his brother that Dad has gone AWOL. Again. This time the police discovered his father halfway across the country supposedly on his way to visit Jacob. The realization that siblings who live closest to the parents take on the responsibility of being the caretaker is apparent, and Jacob feeling a little guilty, steps up to do his part in bringing Dad back home.
“The elderly gentleman sitting across the table from me didn’t run away from home, as Sam calls it, because he has dementia. He left because he’s looking for a reason to live. Just like me.”
The narrative is compelling and the message that we only have one life to live is not missed. An undeniably good book which will hold your attention and captivate your very soul. The dialogue is witty, the emotions heartfelt, the snippets of Jacob’s dissertations entertaining. I was hooked from the first page. And I loved it. Absolutely loved it.
“The elderly gentleman sitting across the table from me didn’t run away from home, as Sam calls it, because he has dementia. He left because he’s looking for a reason to live. Just like me.”
The narrative is compelling and the message that we only have one life to live is not missed. An undeniably good book which will hold your attention and captivate your very soul. The dialogue is witty, the emotions heartfelt, the snippets of Jacob’s dissertations entertaining. I was hooked from the first page. And I loved it. Absolutely loved it.
November 24, 2024
Dad by Bob Seay is a journey worth taking. Jacob and his father are on a road trip but only because his elderly father has dementia and had driven across country before becoming lost. Jacob has to take him home and, with his siblings, decide what they should do that is best for their dad.
This book is a story about life and moving on from the parts you need to move on from. It’s about finding something new and saying goodbye to something old. There a lot of sad moments but also some humour and it was such a pleasure to read this excellent book.
This book is a story about life and moving on from the parts you need to move on from. It’s about finding something new and saying goodbye to something old. There a lot of sad moments but also some humour and it was such a pleasure to read this excellent book.
February 10, 2021
Dad hit close to home
Dad really hit home with me. I lost my Dad Oct. 2,2020. We didn’t have the greatest relationship.But the last few months of his life we repaired our relationship and actually became friends. He had started to have signs of early onset Alzheimer’s. All of the characters where well written. Can’t wait for your next book.
Dad really hit home with me. I lost my Dad Oct. 2,2020. We didn’t have the greatest relationship.But the last few months of his life we repaired our relationship and actually became friends. He had started to have signs of early onset Alzheimer’s. All of the characters where well written. Can’t wait for your next book.
April 5, 2021
Everyone should read this book
This was one of the best books I have ever read. Maybe you have to be at this point in your life. I dont care. Read it. I laughed so hard when John drove Beast. I cried so hard many times. I wished for an Amelia in my life. I understood what Jacob felt and did. Everyone sho un ld read this book.
This was one of the best books I have ever read. Maybe you have to be at this point in your life. I dont care. Read it. I laughed so hard when John drove Beast. I cried so hard many times. I wished for an Amelia in my life. I understood what Jacob felt and did. Everyone sho un ld read this book.
January 1, 2026
Author Bob Seay peels back the flaps of a carefully wrapped narrative box containing a packed-tight package of emotion.
The story of a quasi-wayward son stepping forward to take care of a father’s deepening descent into dementia is delivered with a voice and personality that resonates with equal measures of pathos and criticism throughout the colorful narrative.
Seay has a knack for seasoning the story with both insightful and witty observations that lend flavor to the story and characters, all while painting a vivid picture of main character, Jacob, and his father, John.
Jacob’s “job” in and of itself makes for an interesting subject, as he writes college papers for students. It also perfectly represents the character’s failure to adjust to his post-marriage, post-teaching life.
The ailing father, John, is as charming as he is pitiable—a sprinkling of paternal sageness and experience diluted by the childlike wonder and confusion that his senility has reduced him to.
Jacob’s father is represented with wonderful dignity and grace. Despite his dementia, Seay is able to let his personality shine through the illness and make him very likeable—making his condition all the more tragic.
Seay can also be brilliant with his analogies, such as Jacob comparing the Apollo 13 return trip and reentry to his own life. Not just the excellent comparison of the Aquarius to his office as a temporary emotional survival strategy, but especially the comparison of the astronauts getting their first view of the dramatic damage done to the Apollo from their vantage point in the Aquarius, just as Jacob has now gained a new perspective on the damage he has sustained in his life from his divorce and transition away from teaching.
His burgeoning relationship with Amelia is a bit of a contrivance, but I argue the reader will forgive the standard setup to allow for its enjoyable development. There is also what, to me, felt like a somewhat heavy hand to the author’s perspective on religion, but these are mostly quibbles.
I did feel that Jacob’s wife, Brooke, was a bit harshly represented. We’re told at one point that she can be thoughtful and kind, but we never see that side—rather, the extreme opposite. We never get any glimpse of the woman Jacob fell in love with; rather, only the vitriol from the woman he is leaving. But this, too, is a very small element of the novel and certainly wasn’t enough to distract me from my enjoyment of the prose.
This is absolutely a read I think most anyone would enjoy, but especially those who have dealt with a parent who has succumbed to dementia.
The story of a quasi-wayward son stepping forward to take care of a father’s deepening descent into dementia is delivered with a voice and personality that resonates with equal measures of pathos and criticism throughout the colorful narrative.
Seay has a knack for seasoning the story with both insightful and witty observations that lend flavor to the story and characters, all while painting a vivid picture of main character, Jacob, and his father, John.
Jacob’s “job” in and of itself makes for an interesting subject, as he writes college papers for students. It also perfectly represents the character’s failure to adjust to his post-marriage, post-teaching life.
The ailing father, John, is as charming as he is pitiable—a sprinkling of paternal sageness and experience diluted by the childlike wonder and confusion that his senility has reduced him to.
Jacob’s father is represented with wonderful dignity and grace. Despite his dementia, Seay is able to let his personality shine through the illness and make him very likeable—making his condition all the more tragic.
Seay can also be brilliant with his analogies, such as Jacob comparing the Apollo 13 return trip and reentry to his own life. Not just the excellent comparison of the Aquarius to his office as a temporary emotional survival strategy, but especially the comparison of the astronauts getting their first view of the dramatic damage done to the Apollo from their vantage point in the Aquarius, just as Jacob has now gained a new perspective on the damage he has sustained in his life from his divorce and transition away from teaching.
His burgeoning relationship with Amelia is a bit of a contrivance, but I argue the reader will forgive the standard setup to allow for its enjoyable development. There is also what, to me, felt like a somewhat heavy hand to the author’s perspective on religion, but these are mostly quibbles.
I did feel that Jacob’s wife, Brooke, was a bit harshly represented. We’re told at one point that she can be thoughtful and kind, but we never see that side—rather, the extreme opposite. We never get any glimpse of the woman Jacob fell in love with; rather, only the vitriol from the woman he is leaving. But this, too, is a very small element of the novel and certainly wasn’t enough to distract me from my enjoyment of the prose.
This is absolutely a read I think most anyone would enjoy, but especially those who have dealt with a parent who has succumbed to dementia.
January 31, 2022
a poignant story about love, self-discovery, and dealing with an aging parent with dementia
Bob Seay’s “Dad” is a poignant story about love, aging, self-discovery, and dealing with the challenging curveballs of life.
This is a relatable story to human nature told through the eyes of the oldest son, Jacob. Jacob was once married and held a teaching job, but he now works writing research papers for students, is separated from his wife, and lives in an apartment without even a shower. He is thrust into the world of his aging father, John, who has dementia when he takes a trip across the country – and what to do about him. John befriends a maid, Amelia, at a Kansas City motel who eventually takes on a larger role in their journey and lives.
The plot in this story and the role of the main characters is very touching and relatable about what truly happens when we have to make difficult decisions about a parent with dementia; a situation most of us will find ourselves in as our parents get older and can no longer take care of themselves.
This is a moving, enjoyable story and one that draws you in from the first page to the last.
Bob Seay’s “Dad” is a poignant story about love, aging, self-discovery, and dealing with the challenging curveballs of life.
This is a relatable story to human nature told through the eyes of the oldest son, Jacob. Jacob was once married and held a teaching job, but he now works writing research papers for students, is separated from his wife, and lives in an apartment without even a shower. He is thrust into the world of his aging father, John, who has dementia when he takes a trip across the country – and what to do about him. John befriends a maid, Amelia, at a Kansas City motel who eventually takes on a larger role in their journey and lives.
The plot in this story and the role of the main characters is very touching and relatable about what truly happens when we have to make difficult decisions about a parent with dementia; a situation most of us will find ourselves in as our parents get older and can no longer take care of themselves.
This is a moving, enjoyable story and one that draws you in from the first page to the last.
July 17, 2021
Thank you Good Reads Giveaways and Bob Seay for a brilliant book, you made me laugh you made me cry.
Mr. Seay, you made this book all too real.
I love your writing style.
Jacob Martin is a loser in love and career and when he receives a call from his brother one night to go pick up his dad who is in police custody due to getting lost once again. As Jacob and Dad spend time together the reader gets lost in their world of banter and some heartbreaking moments. I got lost in the time they spent together. Eventually they meet Amelia and it's the three of them on another road trip. This is a book about father and son as they try to navigate love and life over Alzheimer's disease.
This book is all too real for me, kind of the opposite for dad and me. He is 71 and I see him forgetting all the time. When it comes time to taking his license and car I don't look forward to that day. He also has a Shih Tzu. I thank God we still get to spend that special "Dad" time together. It's very important. Thanks again Mr. Seay.
Mr. Seay, you made this book all too real.
I love your writing style.
Jacob Martin is a loser in love and career and when he receives a call from his brother one night to go pick up his dad who is in police custody due to getting lost once again. As Jacob and Dad spend time together the reader gets lost in their world of banter and some heartbreaking moments. I got lost in the time they spent together. Eventually they meet Amelia and it's the three of them on another road trip. This is a book about father and son as they try to navigate love and life over Alzheimer's disease.
This book is all too real for me, kind of the opposite for dad and me. He is 71 and I see him forgetting all the time. When it comes time to taking his license and car I don't look forward to that day. He also has a Shih Tzu. I thank God we still get to spend that special "Dad" time together. It's very important. Thanks again Mr. Seay.
December 28, 2021
A very moving, humane and very
well written novel. He presents us with current life situations that any of us could suffer, touches our hearts and transports us to his world.
Consciousness dilemmas between having to do or wanting to do.
Jacob's life is complicated, his marriage is on the way to failure, making decisions for which he is paying a high price; plus the complication of knowing his father in a difficult situation and whom he wishes to help with all his affection.
Within the disorganization of his life he finds someone who becomes a very important figure who will help him achieve his purpose. The author captures much of his essence in this novel, so I could feel it. Novel winner of the well-deserved “Indi Readers Discovery Award 2021”. With pleasure I give him the 5 Stars and I absolutely recommend it, the reader will be transported to his world and get a feeling of satisfaction.
well written novel. He presents us with current life situations that any of us could suffer, touches our hearts and transports us to his world.
Consciousness dilemmas between having to do or wanting to do.
Jacob's life is complicated, his marriage is on the way to failure, making decisions for which he is paying a high price; plus the complication of knowing his father in a difficult situation and whom he wishes to help with all his affection.
Within the disorganization of his life he finds someone who becomes a very important figure who will help him achieve his purpose. The author captures much of his essence in this novel, so I could feel it. Novel winner of the well-deserved “Indi Readers Discovery Award 2021”. With pleasure I give him the 5 Stars and I absolutely recommend it, the reader will be transported to his world and get a feeling of satisfaction.
April 6, 2022
Wow, quite the love story. Addressing familial love, agape love and romantic love all in one very poignant story. But must also mention the angst of the various losses, Jacob, the main character is navigating through. I received this book for free for my honest review so here it is.
This was a moving story about Jacob dealing with love and loss in his life. The raw emotion and vulnerability the author gives his main character, Jacob is amazing. I was very emotionally invested in this book, which is rare and I was impressed with how the author conveys the feelings and emotions of Jacob, his sibling and wife, the new woman in his life, and of course, Dad. The only part that I struggled with accepting was the instantaneous trust of Amelia to join Jacob and his dad on their journey, but once I got past that hurdle, I was invested.
I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a glimpse of a man dealing with love and loss. It is well written and I enjoyed reading Jacob's story.
This was a moving story about Jacob dealing with love and loss in his life. The raw emotion and vulnerability the author gives his main character, Jacob is amazing. I was very emotionally invested in this book, which is rare and I was impressed with how the author conveys the feelings and emotions of Jacob, his sibling and wife, the new woman in his life, and of course, Dad. The only part that I struggled with accepting was the instantaneous trust of Amelia to join Jacob and his dad on their journey, but once I got past that hurdle, I was invested.
I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a glimpse of a man dealing with love and loss. It is well written and I enjoyed reading Jacob's story.
November 17, 2021
This is a poignant story about a man finding himself and love in the midst of turmoil. I couldn't help but wonder if the story is based on fact. The old saying, "It takes one to know one" comes to mind. I've been down a similar road with my own mother and it brought back memories. For some of them, a little too close for comfort. No one really knows what it's like until they experience it themselves, and I certainly don't wish it on anyone. I wasn't surprised the the state renewed his father's driver's license. It reminded me of an "Everybody Loves Raymond" episode where a similar thing happened with Ray's elderly father, and it should never have been renewed! This author writes in such a way it's so easy for the reader to read and follow. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and couldn't put it down.
August 15, 2021
Brilliantly written and sensitive to the subject matter
This story is a heart warming and emotional journey of one man and his family trying to cope with their dad’s dementia. At the same time he’s trying cope with his own issues. The situation is handled very sensitively and gives a realistic portrayal of someone with dementia. I feel the author must have gone through something similar. I had a relative who had Alzheimer’s before he died and some of this was very familiar. Don’t want to give any spoilers away but there were moments that made me smile and laugh especially the scene where the dad drove the son’s car. And there were moments that brought a manly tear to my eye especially the ending.
This story is a heart warming and emotional journey of one man and his family trying to cope with their dad’s dementia. At the same time he’s trying cope with his own issues. The situation is handled very sensitively and gives a realistic portrayal of someone with dementia. I feel the author must have gone through something similar. I had a relative who had Alzheimer’s before he died and some of this was very familiar. Don’t want to give any spoilers away but there were moments that made me smile and laugh especially the scene where the dad drove the son’s car. And there were moments that brought a manly tear to my eye especially the ending.
August 17, 2023
Brilliantly written and sensitive to the subject matter
This story is a heart warming and emotional journey of one man and his family trying to cope with their dad’s dementia. At the same time he’s trying cope with his own issues. The situation is handled very sensitively and gives a realistic portrayal of someone with dementia. I feel the author must have gone through something similar. I had a relative who had Alzheimer’s before he died and some of this was very familiar. Don’t want to give any spoilers away but there were moments that made me smile and laugh especially the scene where the dad drove the son’s car. And there were moments that brought a manly tear to my eye especially the ending.
This story is a heart warming and emotional journey of one man and his family trying to cope with their dad’s dementia. At the same time he’s trying cope with his own issues. The situation is handled very sensitively and gives a realistic portrayal of someone with dementia. I feel the author must have gone through something similar. I had a relative who had Alzheimer’s before he died and some of this was very familiar. Don’t want to give any spoilers away but there were moments that made me smile and laugh especially the scene where the dad drove the son’s car. And there were moments that brought a manly tear to my eye especially the ending.
July 3, 2021
This was an enjoyable book w high tackled a difficult subject with humour as well as empathy.
The book gives an insight into the changing dynamics within a family as adult children gradually become more responsible for the welfare of ageing parents whilst also looking at other peripheral relationships.
I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review.
Having read this copy I would happily recommend the book and would read more of this author's work.
The book gives an insight into the changing dynamics within a family as adult children gradually become more responsible for the welfare of ageing parents whilst also looking at other peripheral relationships.
I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review.
Having read this copy I would happily recommend the book and would read more of this author's work.
June 10, 2023
A beautifully written book where you can’t help but love the characters—all of them. Even Brooke. They are so well written that you’re there in the book with them.
In a way, I saw myself as Amelia. I wanted to help both the father and Jacob, the son. They both needed love and care in a different sort of way. One suffering with dementia, the other trying to come to terms with the illness.
Eager to discover the ending, even though I guessed more or less how the story would end, the pages turned really quickly—there was never a dull moment.
A great read that I definitely recommend.
In a way, I saw myself as Amelia. I wanted to help both the father and Jacob, the son. They both needed love and care in a different sort of way. One suffering with dementia, the other trying to come to terms with the illness.
Eager to discover the ending, even though I guessed more or less how the story would end, the pages turned really quickly—there was never a dull moment.
A great read that I definitely recommend.
October 7, 2021
Bob Seay's Dad was an enjoyable and different story about finding oneself in adulthood, accepting who you are, and dealing with a parent's health and welfare. Although the story was at times engaging and witty, there were more times where the writing felt too matter-of-fact. The book could also benefit from some additional editing, as there were a few inconsistencies and repetitive pieces. Overall, it was a decent read. I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
January 13, 2022
I wish this book would find its way on many, many, many people’s to-be-read bookshelves.
Author Bob Seay artfully weaved a completely satisfying story that left me with nothing more to wish for. The characters are funny, pathetic, real, and sympathetic while the story plot is stark and cuts to the heart.
The dialogue is genius, the pacing is just right, and matches the urgency I believe the author wanted his readers to feel.
Author Bob Seay artfully weaved a completely satisfying story that left me with nothing more to wish for. The characters are funny, pathetic, real, and sympathetic while the story plot is stark and cuts to the heart.
The dialogue is genius, the pacing is just right, and matches the urgency I believe the author wanted his readers to feel.
July 8, 2021
Dad by Bob Seay is a lovely novel. There were times I cried, I admit. But also, I laughed. I loved the humor placed in the perfect places. The characters are definitely interesting, real, and well developed, the plot itself is emotional and full of truths. The writing style was another thing that hooked me, the author is witty and knows his way with words. I recommend!
October 26, 2021
The end of our days.
The story of an old man who lost the love of his life and is now losing his memories and how he is impacting his children. Told through the eyes of his oldest son that moved far away from home after college to chase his career. This looks at the many ways families and love fails, as well as succeeds.
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The story of an old man who lost the love of his life and is now losing his memories and how he is impacting his children. Told through the eyes of his oldest son that moved far away from home after college to chase his career. This looks at the many ways families and love fails, as well as succeeds.
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July 27, 2021
Amazing writer! A story that many of us have or may go through at some point in our lives. Full of depth, caring, and the love of children for their aging parent. The author brings those feelings and remembrances to life in a compelling story. A must read.
October 2, 2021
Bringing Dad Home
Engaging and heartwarming saga of a son dealing with his elderly father, in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, his siblings, and his own personal circumstances. Well done and a worthwhile read.
Engaging and heartwarming saga of a son dealing with his elderly father, in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, his siblings, and his own personal circumstances. Well done and a worthwhile read.
January 6, 2022
Thank you Voracious Readers and Bob Seay for this book. “Dad” is very well written, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It hit home for me and will for others that find themselves having to be the caregivers / parents to their parents and how does this role reversal look?
September 1, 2021
I loved this book.
The characters in this novel were very relatable. This could be anyone's family. The situations faced by the main characters are all too real for many families.
The characters in this novel were very relatable. This could be anyone's family. The situations faced by the main characters are all too real for many families.
June 29, 2023
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed the book despite its sad theme. I found it very interesting and easy to read. Thank you.
April 15, 2021
I was gifted this book from voracious readers and it will definitely strike a chord with anyone who has to deal with dementia in the family, it showed all sides of the situation from the sufferer to those giving full time care to the one who carry the guilt for not doing enough. I enjoyed the story with the subtle undertones of romance but ultimately the love within a family.... My favourite bit being 'he never showed me how to manage money or how to stay in one place for very long, but he showed me how to love Camilla. That was the most important thing he could have taught me'
June 16, 2023
Excellent regarding families dealing with dementia and aging.
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