Only with the Heart

by Sherri Szeman

After a childhood spent in foster homes and a lifetime of longing, Claudia has finally found a family: a devoted husband, Sam, and a loving and supportive mother, Eleanor. But soon Eleanor develops Alzheimer's-complete with violent eruptions, speechlessness, incontinence, and suicide attempts-and Claudia's beautiful life becomes a nightmare. When Eleanor is unexpectedly found dead, Claudia is charged with murder. Told in the unforgettable voices of its three players-Claudia, Eleanor, and Sam-Only with the Heart is an engrossing, beautifully crafted novel about the agonizing effects of terminal disease, our deepest need for acceptance, and the difficult, complex character of love.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 12, 2011

About the author

Pseudonym originally used by Alexandria Constantinova Szeman.