The Burning Light of Two Stars: Caregiving Insights with Laura Davis
“Caregiving an elderly parent, especially against the backdrop of a difficult shared past, can be a bruising spiritual ordeal. We who must travel this territory don’t need any more sentimental narratives about it. What we do need is the healing medicine of truth-telling, and Laura Davis brilliantly and generously gives it to us. I literally could not put this book down.”
—Katy Butler, bestselling author of The Art of Dying Well
Laura Davis, renowned author of The Courage to Heal, I Thought We’d Never Speak Again, and her compelling and deeply moving award-winning memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars, spoke with our community about her profound journey of caregiving. Drawing from the powerful narrative of her book, she explores the complexities of love, resilience, and self-discovery in the face of adversity. Laura discusses her complex relationship with her mother from teenage years to adulthood to estrangement to reconnecting when her mother's health was failing. She shares vulnerable and touching anecdotes and wisdom gained through navigating the challenges of caring for someone with a difficult past and with Alzheimer’s.
About Laura Davis: Laura Davis is the author of seven non-fiction books. Her groundbreaking books have been translated into 11 languages and sold more than 1.8 million copies. In addition to writing books that inspire and change people’s lives, the work of Laura’s heart is to teach. For more than twenty years, at locations around the world, she’s helped her students find their voices, tell their stories, and hone their craft as writers. Laura loves creating supportive, intimate writing communities online, in person, and internationally.
Running Time: 1 hour and 27 minutes
