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The Last Cadillac: a Memoir
Paperback
Biographies GeneralAging & Elder CareDeath & Dying
ISBN13: 9781611537420
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Published: Aug 18 2026
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.67 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A wry, heartfelt, and unfiltered account of what happens when life throws you into the deep end armed with nothing but a to-do list, a sense of humor, and a stubborn streak.
When Nancy's mother dies and her marriage implodes, she finds herself juggling single motherhood, a grieving father with a penchant for cigarettes and Cadillacs, and a family that accuses her of kidnapping their father.
With a voice that's both hilarious and poignant, Sullivan invites you into the chaos of her family's Adventure-a move from the gray Midwest to the unpredictable sunshine (and hurricanes) of Florida. Along the way, she wrangles siblings, navigates the minefield of caregiving for a parent with dementia, and tries to keep her kids, her sanity, and her father's last Cadillac all in one piece.
Sullivan's memoir is a love letter to resilience, packed with sharp observations, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel like you're sitting at her kitchen table, coffee in hand, commiserating over life's messes. It's for anyone who's ever had to start over, care for a loved one, or just needed a reminder that even in the middle of disaster, there's room for hope-and a good story.
Perfect for:
- Caregivers, single parents, and anyone facing life's curveballs
- Readers who appreciate wit, candor, and a dash of irreverence
- Fans of memoirs that find the humor in heartbreak
The Last Cadillac proves that sometimes, the only way through is to laugh, cry, and keep moving forward.
Praise for The Last Cadillac:
The heartwarming story of a writer's discovery that the aging process-and life in general-can be tragic and wondrous, all at once. -Kirkus Reviews
A daughter's heartfelt and loving tribute to her father and her family. ... For any reader who has had to take care of their parents-or anyone they care about-this book is highly recommended. And for anyone who just wants a good story, told with the finesse and clarity of the best memoir writing, this book is also for you. -David Armand, Associate Editor, Louisiana Literature Press
Nancy Nau Sullivan's memoir is a brilliant testament to the divine power of the human spirit to rise and shine from the darkest of times. -Karl Jackowski, author of the bestseller Ten Fun Things to Do Before You Die
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