Where the Light Gets In
Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again
Summary:
The book is a memoir that details the author's journey with her mother's dementia, exploring the challenges and emotional turmoil of watching her mother's decline. It also touches on the ways in which the disease transformed their relationship and led to unexpected moments of grace and understanding.
Key points:
1. Dementia's Impact: The book explores the devastating effects of dementia on the patient and their family, focusing on the author's mother's experience with primary progressive aphasia.
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