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Roz’s father had “no idea” that his wife was in the hospital after the fall. Roz was shocked to learn about “how far gone” he was. 

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After Roz’s mother returned home from the hospital, Roz felt relieved to reunite her parents. Her mother quickly got her strength back and lived in her apartment in Brooklyn until her death.

The Puritan merchants who founded the Massachusetts Bay colony _____________.

The book is about Roz Chast’s experience with her dying parents. 

Roz’s parents referred to each other as “soul-mates”. 

Roz’s mother worked as a school nurse before she retired. Nursing taught her to be a “tough cookie.” 

Byock said that to be terminally ill in our society is to be reminded that you have great wisdom to share. You are not a drain on the society. 

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Roz was raised in Brooklyn, New York.