‘Even though in our heart of hearts we’d known to expect this bad news, the physical evidence hit us like a ton of bricks. These were no happy snaps. This was our mother’s glorious, clever, witty, intelligent brain withering away before our eyes, and there was nothing we could do?’
Sarah Jones shares the very personal and heartfelt story of being there with her mother, Jeannie Somerville, as she succumbed to the cruel blows of dementia, and follows Jeannie’s journey, which had an impact on her whole family. You’ll laugh and cry as you read this raw and honest account, written by a loving daughter in a way that is relatable and real. This compelling book will be both a source of comfort and an insight into the realities of life for anyone whose loved one is suffering from this soul-destroying disease.Through its chapters, Sarah will help you to feel that you and your loved ones are not alone in dealing with the many debilitating stages of dementia.
‘Sarah Jones is not alone, recounting here the slow fade of her mum. Charming, challenging, her book is a tender portrait, a vital guide, and an urgent reminder that dementia is a crisis that touches us all.’ – David Astle, author, broadcaster and Dementia Australia ambassador
عن المؤلف
Sarah Jones and Ross – her husband of 32 years – live with their four adult children on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. Combining her passions for travelling, photography and writing, Sarah has authored a travel blog, recounting funny family adventures and family holidays over the past 12 years and gaining for herself an avid readership. wordsbysarahjones.com Sarah’s mother, Jeannie Somerville, was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. It was this diagnosis, coupled with the lack of resources and reading material available for those undergoing similar experiences with loved ones, that prompted Sarah to put pen to paper and write about her own journey with her mother’s dementia, in the hope that it would help others. This is Sarah’s first book.المزيد من الكتب الإلكترونية من نفس المؤلف (المؤلفين) / محرر
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