By Sharon Sala - I, Gracie

After her mother passes, Gracie must "start over" and discover who she is outside of being a caretaker. Her move to Branson, Missouri, symbolizes a physical and emotional break from her past "nightmare" in West Texas.

In Sharon Sala's novel I, Gracie , the author delivers a profound exploration of , caregiver burden , and the resiliency of the human spirit . Centered on Gracie Dunham, the youngest of four siblings, the story follows her journey from a promising college graduate to a woman whose life is held in stasis for nine years as she cares for her mother, Delia, who is suffering from dementia. Summary of Key Themes I, Gracie by Sharon Sala

A major conflict stems from the abandonment by Gracie's siblings. Their absence creates a deep sense of "rage" in Gracie, which she must eventually process alongside her grief. After her mother passes, Gracie must "start over"