In her short story, Searching for Clint Eastwood, author Carrie Knowles stakes her claim as a knowledgable voice on Alzheimer’s. When a mother with Alzheimer’s insists she is related to Clint Eastwood, her daughter accepts this altered world and they travel to find him. Through her mother’s wandering conversations and information from relatives a different reality unravels – one of family secrets, lost loves and facing truth. Passionate and sad, with touches of humor and kindness, Carrie tells a story of uncovering the past in the present chaos of Alzheimer’s.
If you liked this short story, you'll want to read The Last A Family Story of Alzheimer's by Carrie Knowles (May 21, 2012)