I have read Jacqueline's book, as has my husband. We have three aging parents ALL with dementia. I laughed, I cried, I cringed, I nodded in agreement and understanding at the author's situation. This book really helped both my husband and me to get it through our heads that we are not the only ones out there with this tough road ahead of us, and in dealing with the situation we are in. I have recommended this book to every nurse, nursing home administrator, aide and caregiver I know, as well as friends and family stuck in similar situations. We too, have run across doctors, psychologists and gerontologists who no more care about our opinions or our concerns about our loved ones than anything. I would venture to say they have never been in this situation, or I guarantee their snide remarks would be replaced by compassion, comfort, understanding and a willingness to work with, not against, the frustrated family member(s). If you're frustrated by a loved one with dementia, and feel you are all alone in your situation, you have to read this book! It will make you feel better, and help you to realize dementia is an unfortunate illness for many of our aging loved ones. This book shows both humor and deep compassion, something we all need when living in this situation. Thanks Jackie!!!!! 5 STARS!!!

I have read this book in a mere few days. I spent several nights reading until early morning hours, as I could not put the book down. I HAD TO know what happened next! I feel the author told the story well and weaved in the details of her history with her parents. This book is for anyone who has dementia. I told my husband that we needed to drive out to California, as my husband's uncle is just like the author's father, and perhaps they are related! I saw so many comparisons in this book. We have three elders with dementia...my mom, and my husband's aunt and uncle. It was amazing that I saw a little of each one (ok, a LOT of the uncle!)in several of these scenarios. The author tells the story with humor, something we all need in dealing with people with dementia. This is a gotta have for children, grandchildren, friends, doctors, nurses, aides, counselors, etc who work with dementia patients. It is definitely our family members own personal hells that makes us feel like we are going down too. This book is great! Buy it, then tell everyone about it!

This was an absolutely incredible book! I have three elderly relatives ALL with dementia, ALL in nursing homes, ALL irrational! I could identify the author's parents with my husband's auntie and uncle; he, a dominant force in the relationship; she a shrinking violet, most of the time. I laughed at times, and nearly cried at others, as I saw the parallels between the author's dad and my husband's uncle. I told my husband we should drive out to California, because I think we found another family member! Seriously, this book is fabulous for children who find themselves locked in the twilight zone with no way out until death we do part from them (and in many cases, death is SOOOO much better than living that horrible existence for those with dementia.) Also, counselors, nurses, aides, drs, psychologists, nursing home administrators, social workers, ANYONE, who has ANYTHING to do with those with dementia need to read this book! I thank the author muchly for writing it! I told her I am about ready to write a book myself!