Father
The father of the author experienced a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, spending his final years in a nursing home in Hamburg, where music played by his child provided moments of connection and comfort during his illness.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,985 | $210,000 | 174$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,985 | $2,700,000 | 1,193$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,708,244 | 33,970 | $2,910,000 | 1,367$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
The author's elderly father was taken sightseeing by hotel staff while the author was ill.
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New Zealand:
The father died from a suspected heart attack after being rescued from a house fire.
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Ireland:
The author's father is mentioned as someone who cried, which terrified the author.
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Bangladesh:
The author's father was a politician who spent time in jail.
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New Zealand:
The narrator's father is described as a paedophile who was convicted of possessing child abuse images.
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Ireland:
The author made a speech at her father's funeral addressing the secrecy and shame of the abuse she endured.
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Norway:
The author's father, 73 years old, has also noticed a decline in friendly greetings.
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Ireland:
The author's father expressed frustration at having to take off his shoes at the airport.
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Ireland:
He dealt with Parkinson's Disease and was a loving father.
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Australia:
The father ingeniously created a custom bike for his son during tough times.
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