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Memory Road
“Memory Road is a fascinating, page-turning story…” – Jim Nantz, CBS Sportscaster
The CIA wants him silenced. The Russians want his secrets. The Israeli Mossad wants him dead. A retired agent on the run, battling Alzheimer's, just wants to get home.
After serving in the CIA with distinction and now battling a debilitating disease, Stewart Masterson is “rewarded” with detention in an assisted living facility.
Longing for his late wife, his memory failing, Masterson escapes on the road navigating his way to find happiness with his daughter in Washington D.C.
But, ruthless intelligence agencies start tracking him in the ultimate game of cat and mouse. They are desperate to extract what he knows or shut him up forever.
Yet, Masterson struggles to remember the lifetime of training and instincts that can keep him alive.
What if his most formidable enemy is himself?
“Memory Road is a fascinating, page-turning story about one man’s journey to find home. Masterson is a relatable character who, despite personal challenges and dangerous obstacles, perseveres toward his final destination with the help, or hindrance, of an interesting cast of characters. Also, I appreciate Dick Schmidt for representing the Alzheimer’s community with so much humanity in this work.”
Jim Nantz, CBS Sportscaster and founder of the Nantz National Alzheimer Center
“What an enjoyable read! Memory Road is cleverly crafted with a timely plot involving believable characters and real-life challenges. The story follows a retired CIA agent’s quest for home as he battles his most formidable enemy—himself. Schmidt has written a compelling human story that, instead of focusing on disability, accurately highlights compassion and capabilities.”
James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, Neuroscientist
The CIA wants him silenced. The Russians want his secrets. The Israeli Mossad wants him dead. A retired agent on the run, battling Alzheimer's, just wants to get home.
After serving in the CIA with distinction and now battling a debilitating disease, Stewart Masterson is “rewarded” with detention in an assisted living facility.
Longing for his late wife, his memory failing, Masterson escapes on the road navigating his way to find happiness with his daughter in Washington D.C.
But, ruthless intelligence agencies start tracking him in the ultimate game of cat and mouse. They are desperate to extract what he knows or shut him up forever.
Yet, Masterson struggles to remember the lifetime of training and instincts that can keep him alive.
What if his most formidable enemy is himself?
“Memory Road is a fascinating, page-turning story about one man’s journey to find home. Masterson is a relatable character who, despite personal challenges and dangerous obstacles, perseveres toward his final destination with the help, or hindrance, of an interesting cast of characters. Also, I appreciate Dick Schmidt for representing the Alzheimer’s community with so much humanity in this work.”
Jim Nantz, CBS Sportscaster and founder of the Nantz National Alzheimer Center
“What an enjoyable read! Memory Road is cleverly crafted with a timely plot involving believable characters and real-life challenges. The story follows a retired CIA agent’s quest for home as he battles his most formidable enemy—himself. Schmidt has written a compelling human story that, instead of focusing on disability, accurately highlights compassion and capabilities.”
James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, Neuroscientist
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2017
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Dick Schmidt
6 books10 followersDick Schmidt is a lifelong resident of Florida with a background in banking, real estate development, and aviation. He is an intrepid adventurer and counts sailing, flying, snow skiing, and scuba diving among his passions. His time is filled with philanthropic endeavors, which he spearheads with his wife, Barbara. They have two grown children and reside in Boca Raton. He has published three novels: The Boy and the Dolphin, Memory Road and Career...currently working on the fourth.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
July 26, 2020
Interesting storyline. A retired CIA operative is suffering from early stages of dementia. This causes concern with the CIA as well as piquing the interest of several foreign intelligence agencies.
Giving it three stars for originality. As the story itself goes, it's a two star story.
Giving it three stars for originality. As the story itself goes, it's a two star story.
February 22, 2020
Game Changer
This book is an entertaining read. In fact I couldn't put it down. Memory loss and it's consequences are central themes. My family has been touched more than once by this insidious stealthily encroaching malady that has no cure and very few treatment options. Although the author's use as the central theme is entertaining, original and likely better appreciated by appreciated by persons of my generation -ok, old people, it does have a flaw. Descriptions of how Alzheimer's disease progresses and how it changes lives of those who have it as well as their families seem sugar coated too much. The crisp writing style and fast paced action riveted my attention. I will read more of Schmidt's work.
This book is an entertaining read. In fact I couldn't put it down. Memory loss and it's consequences are central themes. My family has been touched more than once by this insidious stealthily encroaching malady that has no cure and very few treatment options. Although the author's use as the central theme is entertaining, original and likely better appreciated by appreciated by persons of my generation -ok, old people, it does have a flaw. Descriptions of how Alzheimer's disease progresses and how it changes lives of those who have it as well as their families seem sugar coated too much. The crisp writing style and fast paced action riveted my attention. I will read more of Schmidt's work.
November 19, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it very humorous, even laughing out loud at parts. It was very sensitive to people with cognitive decline issues, but was not sentimental or sappy. It showed that even with limitations, people have worth, value, feelings, and abilities. The main character is able to escape the clutches of international spies after him, with the help of his dearly departed wife. Great summer read!
April 21, 2020
I really liked this book and had a hard time putting it down. The fact that this ex CIA agent now has dementia, you can totally see how that could present a problem to our govt. My Dad has early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 46. He would talk about his life like he was 25 years old again. That is why this book intrigued me.
November 3, 2020
It was a good read and held my attention, but ended abruptly. A little weird.
April 13, 2020
Riviting
This is usually my husband's genre so I wasn't quite sure what to expect when he suggested that I read it, too. Both of us have had family members with memory issues so I was intrigued with his brief review of the book. Not to reveal the plotline at all , but here's a a teaser. FBI, CIA, other international agencies, an Alzheimer patient, a stolen BMW , a custody fight. I hope that description will get you to read the book.
This is usually my husband's genre so I wasn't quite sure what to expect when he suggested that I read it, too. Both of us have had family members with memory issues so I was intrigued with his brief review of the book. Not to reveal the plotline at all , but here's a a teaser. FBI, CIA, other international agencies, an Alzheimer patient, a stolen BMW , a custody fight. I hope that description will get you to read the book.
April 20, 2017
Memory Road ... Read It Now!
This entertaining and heartfelt story of triumph by the central character, his family and friends over illness, invasion of privacy and an overbearing government brings hope to all that we can enjoy our deserved peace and dignity no matter the obstacles.
This entertaining and heartfelt story of triumph by the central character, his family and friends over illness, invasion of privacy and an overbearing government brings hope to all that we can enjoy our deserved peace and dignity no matter the obstacles.
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