I liked this collection of stories. It was really interesting and a quick read. It could have been rated higher but I felt around 1/2 to 2/3 of the way through that the stories were just repetitive. I was given this book after the death of my mother by a friend who said this book helped her after her mom died. I can see how this could be helpful for some. But I as someone who worked in nursing homes, memory care and hospice for 7 years I've seen and heard.my fair share of stories very similar to these.