Jeff's genius, vision and hard work bring great success He is able to retire early to pursue original research, but Verna soon begins to suspect that something is very wrong. The peaceful life she anticipated is torn apart when Jeff's behavior becomes increasingly unpredictable. Verna looks everywhere for answers and finally confronts the frightening reality of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease In order to survive--both financially and emotionally--Verna must somehow find within herself the strength for both of them.