Ciocia Pelasia

Aunt Pelasia is the latest novel by Hanna Bakuła – a painter, columnist, and writer, author of 29 books, collections of social commentaries, and novels with a touch of autobiography. The author tells the story of the unbearable Aunt Pelasia, an extraordinary retired singer and millionaire who, upon returning to Poland from Rio de Janeiro, confronts a reality she hasn''t known for forty years. This leads to numerous amusing situations that are brilliantly described by the writer. In the background is new Poland in the 21st century and Aunt''s illnesses: dementia and Parkinson''s disease. The previously fun life of her niece turns into a nightmare. There’s no time for painting or writing. Her private life becomes a farce filled with constant complaints from her lover and husband. The artist places Aunt in a private nursing home near Warsaw because no one wants to take care of the increasingly aggressive elderly woman who has long since drifted into total dementia. The theme of the book "Aunt Pelasia" is very relevant as we live longer and almost every family faces issues with seniors. This witty and engaging novel serves as medicine for this stress and shows how to cope with it.