When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen | March 11, 2026 078

Ever wondered what really matters as we approach the end of our lives? When we reflect on our relationships, do we cherish moments or regrets? In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the profound insights from the book "When the Cranes Fly South"—a love story like no other, focusing on connections that truly define us. What would you want to reconcile if you knew your time was short? Courtney and Lisa discuss the novel, "When the Cranes Fly South" by Lisa Ridzen, which offers a profound exploration of love that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Through Bo's reflections, readers are encouraged to appreciate the relationships that truly matter in life. The discussion in the podcast highlights essential themes of caregiving, the emotional toll of dementia, and the enduring nature of love that persists even in the face of loss. As we navigate our own relationships, this story serves as a reminder to cherish the connections we hold dear. If you'd like to share your love story, suggest a movie or book to review, ask us what would you do?, or if you've written a published book and would like to do an interview, please reach out to us! You can go to our website at: www.myperfectromance.com Chapters (00:00:00) - THE PERFECTION ROMANCE(00:00:40) - Book Club Discusses 'The Long Goodbye'(00:01:46) - The Importance of Learning Languages(00:05:36) - Breeders and Politicians(00:05:50) - "A Single Carer in Sweden"(00:10:03) - The Caregiving of People With Dementia(00:12:18) - What Would This Look Like For Beau If He Were Single?(00:12:42) - The Death of a Couple(00:15:26) - The Book of Forgetting Alice(00:17:55) - A Dog's Decision to Die(00:22:03) - The Death of Beau DuBois(00:24:31) - Ingrid On Beau's Love For Hans(00:27:17) - Bo and His Daughter's Relationship(00:30:19) - Boe on His Father's Treatment(00:35:07) - The Beautiful Book(00:38:05) - Reviewer's Review