Book Reviews
Some comments on Alzheimer's Stories by readers and caregivers.
Sending Book to Siblings
"I thought you did a really good job describing the environment and also the patience it took for the family to handle things day after day. Having done some caregiving, I hope you did receive some support of your own during this period."
Sending Book to Siblings
"My sisters and brother live 1,000 miles from here and I feel sorry for them as they will never know our mother like I do. I am sending them your book and just maybe they will learn a little about this disease from Billie."
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Couldn't Stop Reading
"I cannot tell you how rare it is for me to pick up a book and not be able to put it down, but that is what happened. I had consumed the whole thing by the end of the day...Poignant, powerful, riveting: At heart it is a good story, so well told. Thanks for such fine work!"
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Laughed and Cried at the Same Time
"I read your book and I laughed and cried all at the same time. I couldn't put the book down and read it in a day. My mother has Alzheimer's...Passing this book on to my mother's friends back in England."
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Bravo
"Bravo and congrats. The column in the Bradenton Herald was very nice and complimentary, too."
Missed my Metro Stop
"I read your book during my recent travels. It was excellent. I was so engrossed in it that I missed my stop on the DC Metro. You did a wonderful job."
I Felt Like I was There
"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your book. It was very well written and descriptive. I pictured the two of you in my mind, and felt like I was there with you."
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Learned a lot About the Disease
"I felt like I was watching Billie go through everything. I could feel for her and Frank and you. I also learned a lot about the disease."
Captures the Important Things
"Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit down and read your book. Karen, it was very moving and I didn't get out of my easy chair until I finished. Hats off to you for capturing the important things."
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A Whole Different Attitude
"You presented a whole different attitude, uniquely yours, for caregivers to think about and learn from."
Story Grabs Your Attention
"The story grabs your attention at the beginning and it is hard to put it down. After reading this story, I feel better equipped to know what to look for and maybe even how to handle the disease, if it was to hit my parents and loved ones."
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