An Iceberg in Paradise: A Passage Through Alzheimer's

By Nancy Avery Dafoe

Offers a healing and insightful examination of the issues involved in Alzheimer's for family and caregivers.

In this evocative memoir, Nancy Avery Dafoe shares the heart-wrenching experience of caring for her ailing mother as she struggled, and ultimately lost her battle, with Alzheimer's disease. Weaving poetry throughout, Dafoe tells her family's story in the hope of helping those who are navigating the murky waters of Alzheimer's. She presents different approaches and practical advice for dealing with the difficult life transition that occurs when parents become ill. At its center, An Iceberg in Paradise is not only a tribute to love in the face of loss but also an exploration of memory, our human connections, and holding on until there is nothing left to hold.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438455445
• ISBN13: 9781438455440
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Excelsior Editions/State University of New Yo
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher