You may remember Annabelle Gurwitch as the former host of the wildly popular show Dinner and a Movie on TBS. She’s also a very funny performer, actor and author.

In her latest book, the New York Times bestselling writer tackles a subject many of us struggle to deal with — fragile family relationships. The book is called Wherever You Go, There They Are, and it’s a hilarious and at times heartbreaking look at the relationships that define many of us.

Annabelle explains the hard process of moving her parents into an assisted living facility but reveals how it also led to some of the most poignant moments of her life.

She also explains how our changing world is having a dramatic impact on our family relationships, including the way we choose our own families these days thanks to strong networks of friends.