The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer's

by Carrie Knowles

Book Overview

When Carrie Knowles and her siblings learned that their mother was suffering from Alzheimer's, they joined more than 50 million other Americans who are providing long-term care to an Alzheimer's victim in their family. In The Last Childhood, Knowles presents the first realistic voice on what it's like to be in this position. She speaks frankly about the emotional toll the disease can have on caregivers, explains what to expect as the disease progresses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609806483
• ISBN13: 9780609806487
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Good companion for Alzheimer's caregivers

This is a lovely book about a very difficult subject. The first sentence sets the tone: "Last night I dreamed my mother knew my name." It's honest and right to the point. It helps families of people with Alzheimer's cope with the shifting stages of the process. And it's a fine memoir, even if you're not looking for information about the disease.