A Beautifully and Uniquely Written Memoir!

In ranking the memoirs that I have read in the past, "In The Garden Behind The Moon: A Memoir of Loss, Myth, and Magic" by Alexandra A. Chan, definitely falls into the #1 category! The memoir is extremely well written and had me engaged from the first page to the last. Ms. Chan, a wife, mother, archaeologist and author takes the reader through the grief she suffered during her mother's lengthy illness and her eventual demise, and the slow decline and death of her father. The memoir focuses mainly on her father, Robert Earl Chan. I believe that Ms. Chan loved her parents equally. However, her mother died when she was still young, leaving her father to continue raising her on his own. His storytelling and myths that were passed down to her, had a profound impact that led to this amazing memoir. The family photos and artwork throughout this memoir also provided a better understanding of Ms. Chan's journey. Definitely a worthwhile read!