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Knickers in the Fridge
Is there really a lighter side to Alzheimer's? Molly's family think there is, and so, apparently, does Molly. Her heart-warming story demonstrates with elegance and gentle humour that dementia need not be all doom and gloom. Here is a real story about real people - and some very real problems - but written with compassion and charm. This is not a "how to" book, but it will help to lighten the lives of all who have to deal with the intrusion into their lives of this dreaded disease.
196 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2008
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July 1, 2015
Even though the writing and the storyline became a bit redundant at the end (it felt like the author wanted to include the whole of her log despite the fact that some events reoccur along the way), I really liked this book. It is not moving as such because the author chose to share this story using humour only, and in this way the book is a success: it is really funny and the little conversations Molly has with her daughters at the end had me in stitches because they describe so accurately what having a chat with an AD sufferer sounds like.
Having myself a grand-mother with AD, I felt connected with most of the stories and it was heart-warming to see all of this in a lighter way. Thanks for that, author.
If you know someone with AD, this book's worth a read. It might give you a glimpse of understanding concerning how people with AD function and thus help you interact with them better.
Having myself a grand-mother with AD, I felt connected with most of the stories and it was heart-warming to see all of this in a lighter way. Thanks for that, author.
If you know someone with AD, this book's worth a read. It might give you a glimpse of understanding concerning how people with AD function and thus help you interact with them better.
January 19, 2017
This book is very thought provoking. I almost wish it was on the school curriculum as Alzeimhers is becoming so common. It is a humorous book, with a sympathetic side about a family's journey with a declining mother. They keep the laughter alive, enjoying the moments they still have, however infrequent whilst ensuring she is cared for and safe. It also highlights the relationship the family members have with each other as they support each other. It is tougher for some more than others. Some behaviour is quite shocking but reading it I learnt a lot and am so glad this particular family decided to write an open and honest account.
June 26, 2013
A fantastic read, it's so funny yet so sad
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