“Caught in a life consumed by the minutiae of caring for a partner with increasing dementia who is confined to a retirement home, 77-year-old Jenny Hoffman must deal with the added burden of her impotent husband’s re-energized sexual yearnings. Despite the need to constantly redirect Rudy’s attention, his new obsession rekindles Jenny’s own disappointment at the loss of their lovemaking. Memories of the couple’s early life and deep affection for each other, woven throughout the story, offer a counterpoint to their current situation. When a new resident moves into Shasta House, the complications that arise test Jenny’s devotion and force her to confront her own conflicted feelings. Written with sensitivity and humor, Until the Day We Die is a love story that will resonate with readers as an achingly honest portrayal of both the tender moments and the myriad challenges of navigating end-of-life realities.”
Jockie Loomer-Kruger, Writer and Folk Artist
Jockie Loomer-Kruger, Writer and Folk Artist in Nova Scotia, Canada