I Will Never Forget is the incredible true story of the author’s talented mother’s poignant and humorous journey through Dementia. From superb stories of Elaine’s childhood, her controversial name, tales of smoking’ dragons, the feisty teenage years and a near paralyzing accident, her mother Betty Ward’s wonderful character is revealed.
Over time, as their relationship evolves and a new paradigm is formed, Betty begins to exhibit goofy actions, uncharacteristic verbal assaults and bizarre thinking. Although clearly mystified by her mother’s irrational behaviors, Elaine does not initially appreciate the extent of Betty’s mental decline. Her mother’s amazing ability to mask the truth clouds Elaine’s vision and prolongs her denial until one cataclysmic explosion of reality over an innocuous drapery rod launches a waterfall of destructive events.
As her mother’s brilliant mind is steadily destroyed by Dementia’s insatiable appetite for brain cells, Elaine accompanies her mother on her one-way journey through Alzheimer’s mystifying haze. Elaine cherishes her mother’s fascinating visions of her own mother, masterful Houdini-like disappearances and finally a stunning rally to take control of her own destiny.
I Will Never Forget is a heartwarming, humorous, honest and deeply moving story pertinent to everyone touched by the insidious effects of Dementia. Learn from Elaine’s unwitting mistakes as she weaves her way through her mother’s unpredictable disease to capture insightful and effective intervention strategies.
The author donates a portion of every book sold to Alzheimer’s research “in part so that my daughter’s don’t have to write a book about me one day.”
I Will Never Forget: A Daughter’s Story of Her Mother’s Arduous and Humorous Journey Through Dementia by Elaine C. Pereira
My rating: 5 of 5 starsWhen I discovered that this book is a memoir that deals with dementia, I knew I had to read this. My dad suffers from this condition himself, and it has been a difficult struggle for several years. However, once I began reading this book, I found out it was about so much more! Towards the end of the book, I told my mom about the tragedies the author had experienced in her family, and I told her I could not imagine having to go through all of that. This story was told with pathos, caring, love, and even humor. She paid great homage to her mother (and truly her entire movie), and it is well worth the read. In fact, there are only a couple minor instances of profanity, but I did not find them offensive. I recommend this book highly to anyone who cherishes family memories.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
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“She was a kind, brilliant and talented person all of her life until Alzheimer’s took hold leaving an agitated, bewildered and compromised woman in its wake. I was NOT the easy kid to raise, that would have been my brother. But after a decade of great personal sacrifice and unspeakable losses, Mom started her descent into dementia. I stepped up as she slid down, grateful to give back to the woman who once gave so much!” – author Elaine C Pereira
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I really hope the book helped and gave some comfort to you and your family xx
