Will Brister's sons are at a loss as to what to do with the elderly widower who was once their vibrant, charismatic father. A chance newspaper ad and a pleasant voice on the phone lure the family to Remington Hills, a large assisted living facility on the northern edge of San Antonio. There, Will emerges from his grief to instill life and energy to what had become a peaceful, but monotonous environment.

"Remington Hills" provides a memorable read about courage and triumph . . . family ties and compassion . . . heartache and tough decisions. It sheds light on contemporary issues relative to...