Reviews of “Incontinent on the Continent”
 Incontinent on the Continent“They were tired. Frustrated from a vacation that had so far been plagued by bad food, bad accommodations and bad weather. They had been at each other's throats all day. What better time for The List? It's a moment that Christmas writes about in her latest book, Incontinent on the Continent: My Mother, Her Walker, and Our Grand Tour of Italy. One of many moments Christmas shares with her characteristic wit and humor about her decision to take her arthritic, incontinent and harsh-tongued mother (and her red walker) to Italy.” Sarnia Observer, Feb 2, 2010 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“I took some comfort from her relationship with her mother. It made my own seem much more sound! For anyone who has struggled with an elderly parent, this is a worthwhile read.” Willow House Chronicles, Jan 18, 2010 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“Incontinent on the Continent is reader and traveler delight. It highlights being both a mother and daughter, reflecting on the experience of a woman raising children who suddenly realizes that all the nurturing and handholding she did with her kids must now be done with her mother, who in her childhood was her rock.” BellaOnLine.com, Nov 25, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent"[Jane] Christmas recounts her travel adventures so vividly and with such down-to-earth experience that you feel connected to her and her mother from page 1. It is truly a pleasure to read." Bella Online, Nov 24, 2009 Read more >>Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“I'm not too sure I would have the nerve to schedule a six week tour of Italy with someone that I had a slightly rocky relationship with, but it makes an interesting book. Christmas and her mother were on their own for a trip that would exasperate, annoy, and yet entertain the two of them. It was not a trip of their dreams--it rained, it froze, it snowed (This was in the spring), the food was not always good, the service was often not what they expected, but still it was an eye-opening experience. I really enjoyed this book. Being of a certain age, I found myself relating to both the author and her mother. And I'd still like to go to Italy.” Goodreads.com, Nov 15, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent"Christmas is a fine travel writer, and the personal journey she shares is one with which more and more of us are dealing as all our lives move, with welcome and enriching detours, down their one-way streets." Globe and Mail, Oct 1, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“…The personal journey she shares is one with which more and more of us are dealing as all our lives move, with welcome and enriching detours, down their one-way streets.” Globe and Mail, Oct 1, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“The mother daughter relationship. For women writers it is the great volcano. You’d have to be crazy to go there, but then if you don’t, you can’t wear the t-shirt…Jane Christmas can tell you she knew it wasn’t going to be like eating strawberries at Wimbledon…but she did not suspect, when she concocted the idea of traveling to Italy with her mother, just how challenging it would be, physically and psychologically.” Hamilton Spectator, Sep 19, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“I’m certainly glad we had the trip. The book shows we had a wonderful time. It was good. It’s no fun with a walker. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Toronto Star, Sep 17, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |
Incontinent on the Continent“Jane Christmas…has a memorable last name, but it will be etched in more people's memories come September, when she follows her funny 2007 travel book What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim with the true story of taking her mother to Italy, piquantly titled Incontinent on the Continent.” CanWest News Service, Jun 22, 2009 Read more about Incontinent on the Continent >> |