Reviews

"I could not put the book down once I started. You were so honest with the personal struggles that you had during an incredibly difficult period with your Mum. It was so well written and gripped my attention throughout. It is a great story for those who have or are going through similar experiences. It is also a great teaching tool for those who are studying in the field of dementia. Great read."

BC Auckland

"Alison Shaw writes with honesty and candour about the journey with her beloved mother through this illness and does so in a manner that engages both the intellect and the emotions. You will need tissues at the ready! Alison's account provides both robust and compassionate advice for any family traversing the frightening path into the many and varied forms of dementia. It includes the sharing of information that will aid other families in their understanding of the dementia process and the progression of the illness. This information will also further assist management and staff working in dementia care and highlights the fundamental need for specific training for dementia carers."

JS Auckland

"Really enjoyed your book! Great job. Has brought me to tears lots of times."

MS New Plymouth

"Just read your book from cover to cover. Really well done. Shared with sensitivity. I gained a depth of understanding of your journey that I wasn’t fully aware of. Good chapter on your faith journey."

BB Auckland

"Thank you very much for your book which arrived today. I have read a third of it already. Your Mum would be so proud of you for trying to help others with her condition. Very professionally done, congratulations."

KR Christchurch

"Hi Alison...you book was devoured within a day! It was a hard read but amazing!! I loved the bits that your daughter and husband included and the scriptures at the back. Your Mums type of dementia LBD is hugely misunderstood, I loved your insights."

DK Tauranga

"Powerful and moving thank you for writing your journey."

TC Auckland

Purchase

"Alison Shaw I just finished reading your amazing book. I am definitely ordering my own copy I would like to buy 2 books please. I will keep one at home and keep a copy in my locker at work to share with my colleagues I thank you so much for sharing your story. I am sure it will help many people."

MD Paeroa

"WOW I have just finished reading your book and what an eye opener! Everything you mentioned in your book is so true about Lewy Body Dementia. I feel like the way we deal with LBD patients here in NZ is very poor, like Peter said you can have the head knowledge but the reality of dealing with the everyday challenge is something else. I like what Libbee said about how being present mattered. "

IJ Auckland

"Hi Alison, I received your book, thank you so much. I cried through the first few pages. Myhusband is also suffering from dementia. It's been really hard your book is helping me a lot. I used to argue with him like you did with your mum everyday there's things he says or does that just don’t make sense. I'm learning now to just go along with what he’s saying. I know this book will be a very real blessing to many people and families; all my kids want to read your book as well as the staff where my husband is."

MM Brisbane

"Hi Alison. I read your whole book yesterday afternoon and evening. I really enjoyed reading it has it has helped me understand better some of what I've been learning in my study on Understanding Dementia. I'm working in a Retirement Village, so I am doing it for Professional Development. You and your family have walked a very difficult road. Thank you for sharing your journey."

VT Tauranga

"Hi I received your book yesterday and just finished it. Thank you for sharing your journey. Your mum sounded like a wonderful faithful woman who so treasured her family. It must have been so scary for her living with LBD. Heart breaking for you all walking alongside."

NH Christchurch