Partial View: An Alzheimer's Journal

by Cary Smith Henderson

In 1985 Cary Henderson, a history professor at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, learned that he had Alzheimer's disease. As the disease progressed, Henderson was forced to leave... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870744380
• ISBN13: 9780870744389
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Southern Methodist Univ Pr
• Length: 97 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book for great people

This book is extraordinary if I do say so myself! Cary Henderson is my grandfather. He was diagnosed with AD soon after I was born. I have no memory of him not having it. It has gotten so bad no that a I feel like he is living, but not really here all the way. He is holding on, though. The pictures taken by Nancy Andrews are artistic and creative-wonderfully displayed. My grandma and aunt have put so much work and time in this book and it has really paid off. I am proud of them and think it's great that people can put themselves in someone's shoes that has AD. This book is interesting and will keep your attention until it's over. I reccomend this book to anyone.

An excellent book by a very special man

This book gave me some small insight into what my grandmother, who has alzheimers, must be going through. From the description of why he's afraid of the dark to the small joys of daily life and unquestioning company of his dog, Smith-Henderson has given a treasure to those of us baffled by this disease. My aunt is now using the book for a project in medical school, and I am encouraging my family to read it, so they might also have an idea of what people with alzheimer's face daily.

Moving, enlightening book into world of Alzheimer's patient

I have worked in nursing homes with Alzheimer's patients and received excellent staff training in relating to these people. But nothing equals the insights into the feelings so powerfully shared by Mr. Henderson. I'm giving it to a friend whose spouse has just been diagnosed and will recommend it to professionals still in the caregiving field.

Outstanding insight into the world of Alzheimer's disease.

Partial View is very rare and unique in its' portrayal of Alzheimer's Disease. Written by an individual living with Alzheimer's, Cary Henderson, it provides a perspective that is quite rare. This disease is one that impacts not only the patient, but the family (caregivers) as well. With the help of his daughter and wife, Mr. Henderson transcribes his journey through this new and difficult phase of his life. What brings greater impact to the book are the photographs taken by Nancy Andrews. The book is very moving and a must read for all, especially those caring for aging parents, friends and loved ones.

Fantastic!!!!

This book is excellent!!! This is really cool because it's about my grandpa. He got Alzhiemers when I was born. The pictures are extrordinary, and I'm in some of them!!! Nancy Andrews is a great photogragher. The book is all from my grandpa's point of view. Just the intro. is not what he actually said. Since he eventually got to the point where he couldn't write anymore, he recorded his thoughts and feelings on tape. Then my grandma typed it all up and that's the book. I would highly recommend this book!!! I'm very proud of my grandpa, grandma, and my Aunt Jackie for putting this book together. I'm glad Nancy got snowed in so she could take pictures!!! Hopefully their time and effort will pay off. I'm sure it will!!!!!!