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In *My Mother's Keeper*, Tara Elgin Holley recounts her early life as the daughter of Dawn Elgin, a 1940s big‑band singer whose sudden diagnosis of acute paranoid schizophrenia led to years of institutionalization. While Dawn’s condition fluctuated, Tara was raised by her great‑great‑aunt Elsa, who introduced her to Houston’s heritage. As Tara matured, she assumed the role of guardian, working to restore her mother’s dignity. The book explores the complex dynamics of family relationships amid mental illness and offers a poignant examination of mother‑daughter bonds, care, and endurance.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Memoir/Family Memoir
Authors: Tara Elgin Holley
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