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<b>At fifty-five, Mark gave up his carefree bachelor life to become a first-time parent to an eighty-nine-year-old, sharp-tongued, guilt-tripping, stubborn as all get out lady who could barely remember his name, his mother. Though it's rare for a son to take on 24/7 caregiving, Mark jumped in with gusto to fill Genevieve's last years with love, laughter, and joy. Not always successful, but he came pretty damn close.</b>.<br /><br />Mark chronicles his multi-tasking adventures and how he survived to tell the tale in <b><i>A Cup of Tea on the Commode.</i></b> This memoir is by turns hilarious, heartbreaking, and life-affirming. And a reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, laughter is always the best medicine.<br /><br /><b>Why Readers Love This Book<br />* It's a story of hope, inspiration, and empowerment.<br /><b>* Real & Relatable:</b> </b>A raw and honest look at the realities of caring for an aging parent.<br /><b>* Universal, timely, and timeless: </b> </b>Perfect for anyone navigating midlife changes and family duties.<br /><b>* It'll make you laugh out loud. It'll make you cry out loud.</b></b> Sorry for the crying part.
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About the Author
Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), holds an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and theatre productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Hollywood, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies, but hold the applause. None were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France, but hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn't so bad—at least that's what he thinks they're saying.
Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director, and now a Best Selling and Award-Winning author. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitasking adventures of filling his mother's last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. And he survived to tell the tale.
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<b>2025 Global Books Awards Gold Medal<br>2025 Pencraft Awards Winner</b><br><b>2025 Independent Press Award Winner</b><br><b>2025 Feathered Quill Book Awards Finalist</b><br><b>2024 Best Indie Book Award Winner</b><br><b>2024 NYC Big Book Award Winner<br>2024 Paris Book Festival Winner</b><br><b>2024 Living Now Book Awards Winner</b><br><b>2024 International Book Awards Winner</b><br><b>2024 IndieReader Discovery Award Winner</b><br><b>2024 Book Excellence Award Winner<br>2024 Firebird Book Award Winner</b><br><b>2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist</b><br><b>2024 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Finalist</b><br><b>2024 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist<br>2024 Best Book Awards Finalist</b><br><b>2024 Chanticleer International Awards Finalist</b>
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A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Mark enjoyed his carefree bachelor's life in Los Angeles. He had no steady girlfriend, no children, few responsibilities outside of work. But that all changed when "The Call" came. Genevieve, his eighty-nine-year-old mother, was on her deathbed. He rushed back to New Jersey to be by her side. Hours became days, days became weeks, then she woke up. So, he moved back into his childhood home and took over her care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included the current caregivers. After, Mark asked his mother, "Do you trust me?" She whispered, "Yes." "Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?" She smiled and nodded. "That means I'm in charge, and that means now you must obey me." Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked him dead in the eye, then puckered up her lips. He wasn't sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing him luck. He kissed her and hoped for the best. The parent/child role reversal may not have been unique to Mark, but how he dealt with it was. One day, hoping to make Genevieve's time on the commode a tad more pleasant, he offered her a cup of her favorite beverage. It was a hit, and a cup of tea on the commode became a staple on the morning menu, and the clear choice for the title of this intimate, funny, and heartwarming memoir of how eldercare can be done. A Cup of Tea on the Commodechronicles Mark's multitasking adventures of filling his mother's last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. Seller Inventory # 00085264578
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A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Mark enjoyed his carefree bachelor's life in Los Angeles. He had no steady girlfriend, no children, few responsibilities outside of work. But that all changed when "The Call" came. Genevieve, his eighty-nine-year-old mother, was on her deathbed. He rushed back to New Jersey to be by her side. Hours became days, days became weeks, then she woke up. So, he moved back into his childhood home and took over her care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included the current caregivers. After, Mark asked his mother, "Do you trust me?" She whispered, "Yes." "Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?" She smiled and nodded. "That means I'm in charge, and that means now you must obey me." Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked him dead in the eye, then puckered up her lips. He wasn't sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing him luck. He kissed her and hoped for the best. The parent/child role reversal may not have been unique to Mark, but how he dealt with it was. One day, hoping to make Genevieve's time on the commode a tad more pleasant, he offered her a cup of her favorite beverage. It was a hit, and a cup of tea on the commode became a staple on the morning menu, and the clear choice for the title of this intimate, funny, and heartwarming memoir of how eldercare can be done. A Cup of Tea on the Commodechronicles Mark's multitasking adventures of filling his mother's last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. Seller Inventory # CIN1608082849G
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Paperback. Condition: New. My mother's first attempt at dying occurred nine days after her eighty-ninth birthday. I lived a carefree bachelor life, no children, few responsibilities outside of work, but that all changed when the call came. When she decided to come back to life, I decided to move from the dry heat of Los Angeles back to the high humidity of New Jersey to take over. My first task was to remove all hazards: her current caretakers. After, I asked my mom, "Do you trust me?" She whispered, "Yes." "Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?" She nodded. "That means I'm in charge. And that means you must obey me." Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked me dead in the eye and puckered up her lips. I wasn't sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing me luck. I kissed her and hoped for the best.The parent/child role reversal was not unique to me, but how I dealt with it was. A Cup of Tea on the Commode chronicles my multi-taking adventures of filling Mom's last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, I came pretty damn close. Seller Inventory # LU-9781608082841
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