The Shape That Matters: Reflections on Life in Memory Care

By Beth Benedix

When her mother is admitted to a memory-care unit, Beth Benedix doesn't just visit, she sinks in. With an open heart and an Existentialist's wit, Benedix observes the daily dramas of an intimate world where the past is present and the present defies time. Poignant and absurdist, comic and heartfelt, The Shape That Matters is a love story that explores how families and facilities can bring compassion and meaning to the end of life. A guide to living and giving, a testament to the importance of being true to oneself. A delight that strikes the heart-and remains.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1969900369
• ISBN13: 9781969900365
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Spuyten Duyvil
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"