Larkin McPhee publishes debut memoir about her brother’s ALS journey

Documentary writer and producer Larkin McPhee has released her first book, a memoir published by Koehler Books about her brother, Charles McPhee, and his battle with ALS. The book centers on sibling love, grief and creativity, and is out now. Why it matters: - Larkin McPhee is extending her storytelling career from film and television into books with a memoir rooted in a deeply personal family story. - The book adds to the growing market for memoirs that blend illness, memory and creative life. - Charles McPhee’s story connects to ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no cure. What happened: - Koehler Books published Larkin McPhee’s debut memoir, I’ll See You in My Dreams: A Sister’s Memoir . - The book focuses on Larkin McPhee’s relationship with her younger brother, Charles McPhee, the host of the nationally syndicated radio program The Dream Doctor Show . - The memoir is out now. The details: - Larkin McPhee is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning documentary writer and producer. - McPhee has lived and worked in Minneapolis for more than 20 years. - Her work has included collaborations with Twin Cities Public TV, the Minnesota Star Tribune and the University of Minnesota. - Charles McPhee was diagnosed with ALS at age 44. - The memoir uses remembered moments, dreams, emails and excerpts from Charles McPhee’s radio show. - The book traces the siblings’ relationship before and after the diagnosis. - The memoir shows how Charles McPhee encouraged Larkin McPhee’s creativity and helped her develop her voice as a documentary filmmaker. - Charles McPhee also helped radio listeners interpret dreams and, through his own illness, offered Larkin McPhee a model for finding hope and meaning. - The book includes Charles McPhee’s line: “My entire life I was seated at a banquet table overflowing with friends and food, wine and song, adventure and excitement. Today, however, I am forced to leave the table early, even before the main course is completed. And, you know me, I always hated to leave a good party . . .” - Koehler Books directs readers to more information . - Koehler Books listed social accounts on LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook . Between the lines: - The memoir leans on mixed media and personal artifacts, which gives the story a documentary feel that matches McPhee’s professional background. - The release positions the book as both a family memoir and a reflection on how creativity can help people navigate terminal illness and loss. - McPhee’s move from screen to page suggests an effort to reach readers through a more intimate form of storytelling. What’s next: - Koehler Books is likely to continue promoting the memoir through its website and social channels. - Readers interested in McPhee’s work can find the publisher’s announcement and related updates online. The bottom line: - I’ll See You in My Dreams turns a brother-sister bond, and Charles McPhee’s ALS diagnosis, into a memoir about love, creativity and what remains after loss.