Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead: A Memoir Audiobook
Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead is Angela Nissel’s memoir about caring for her terminally ill mother while navigating grief, family tensions and personal setbacks. This unabridged audiobook is narrated by Nissel and runs for just over six hours.
At a glance
- A memoir centred on the author's attempt to care for her mother after a cancer diagnosis.
- The account also covers depression, career success, financial hardship, divorce and complicated mother-daughter expectations.
- Angela Nissel narrates the unabridged recording herself.
Reference price: £11.49
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Author narration keeps the memoir in Nissel’s own voice.
- The unabridged recording gives the full account a defined listening time of 6 hours and 21 minutes.
- The subject combines caregiving and bereavement with family history and self-deprecating humour.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 21 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Angela Nissel |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Angela Nissel |
| Publisher | Amistad |
| Publication date | 21 April 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The memoir addresses cancer, depression, psychiatric hospitalisation, divorce and bereavement, which may be emotionally difficult subjects for some listeners.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a first-person memoir about caring for a terminally ill parent and grieving a complicated relationship.
- People who prefer author-narrated, unabridged audiobooks.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a light, plot-driven fiction audiobook or a memoir without themes of illness and bereavement.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is this audiobook about?
Angela Nissel describes caring for her mother after a cancer diagnosis, alongside their difficult relationship and Nissel’s own personal and professional setbacks.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Angela Nissel as both author and narrator.
How long is the recording?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 21 minutes.
Is it abridged?
The listing identifies this version as unabridged.
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