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Memory Road
After serving his country with distinction as a senior officer with the Central Intelligence Agency, Stewart Masterson is rewarded with detention in an assisted living facility by a government agency concerned with his advancing Alzheimer's disease. Longing for his late wife of forty-seven years, Masterson makes his getaway from the facility and finds himself on the road with limited resources, trying to negotiate his way from Florida to his daughter in Maryland, the only place where he feels he can find happiness and relevance. With three U.S. government agencies and the intelligence arms of unfriendly countries in hot pursuit, Masterson relies on a lifetime of training instincts to avoid recapture, proving he has a lot more on the ball than his pursuers had expected. His northward travels up U.S. Route 1 lead him from one adventure to another until the inevitable conclusion when his fate will be decided by who finds him first and how he responds. This charming, suspenseful, and sometimes ironically humorous story gives us a glimpse into a world that is far more relevant to the brave individuals facing personal limitations than we could possibly imagine.
298 pages, Hardcover
Published April 17, 2017
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About the author
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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