Ice Cream in the Cupboard: A True Story of Early Onset Alzheimer's [Hardcover]

Pat Moffett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2007

EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMER S: A LOVE STORY. It started with strange behavior a hostile outburst here, a peculiar lapse of memory there. Then it became violent. The beautiful, vivacious Carmen Moffett was behaving in ways her husband Pat could not understand. Their marriage had been a long love affair. Together, they raised five beautiful children in Great Neck, New York, and were looking forward to planning their retirement together. Then came the outbursts, both verbal and physical, and the forgetting. Confused and increasingly nervous, Pat consulted doctors, but no one could find anything physically wrong with Carmen. Worse yet, she could not remember doing the things that rattled Pat. Finally, several years later, incidents at Carmen s work forced her to another doctor, Gisele Wolf-Klein, who diagnosed the devastating illness. As she slipped away, Carmen reached out for Pat. He was the one she could remember, even if she did not always know exactly who he was. With remarkable grace and an incredibly strong will, Carmen accepted that she was fading, that she would disappear. But through all of it, she managed to reserve three words for Pat. These three words exemplify the theme of their lives together, to this day.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A touching story of a husband s undying love. Pat Moffett offers hope and comfort to patients, caregivers and anyone who must deal with Alzheimer s disease in this agonizing tale, which is a testament to the endurance of the human heart." --The New York Times Book Review

"With considerable polish and frankness, Moffett details the progress of the disease. The author crystallizes the issues surrounding Early Onset Alzheimer s, a disease that will become increasingly prevalent as baby boomers move through their 50s. Cathartic and cautionary." --Kirkus Discoveries

"Ice Cream in the Cupboard' takes the reader on the tumultuous journey of one family s struggle with early onset Alzheimer s disease. Mr. Moffett's soul-bearing account is painfully honest and gives the reader a very personal perspective of this insidious illness and its overwhelming impact on all in its path." --Barbara Vogel, Long Island Alzheimer s Foundation

About the Author

Pat Moffett is the author of the critically acclaimed book "Fortunate Soldier," about his service during the Vietnam War. He is a world-renowned, award-winning business executive in logistics management, he was in the Top 20 Logistics Executives for 2002 and was named the Long Island International Business Executive of the Year. An expert in international trade, his articles and columns have appeared in journals, magazines and trade publications. He is a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Garrison-Savanna Publishing, LLC (February 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974227811
• ISBN-13: 978-0974227818
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant testimony about the harsh realities of a pervasive disease, July 9, 2007

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This review is from: Ice Cream in the Cupboard: A True Story of Early Onset Alzheimer's (Hardcover)

Ice Cream in the Cupboard: A True Story of Early Onset Alzheimer's is very much a true love story. Written by husband Pat Moffett, Ice Cream in the Cupboard tells of his relationship with his wife, Carmen Moffet, together with whom he raised five beautiful children; just as they were planning their retirement, Carmen's behavior started to change in disturbing ways - she started to have both verbal and physical outbursts, and lapses of forgetting. Doctors could not find anything physically wrong with Carmen, until incidents at Carmen's workplace forced her to see one who diagnosed her illness as early-onset Alzheimer's. Ice Cream in the Cupboard describes a strong bond, one that Carmen continued to cherish even as her self and her memories of Pat faded away. A poignant testimony about the harsh realities of a pervasive disease, and the indescribable strength of love.

5.0 out of 5 stars A LOVE STORY, February 4, 2012

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Vickie Demott "vickied" (Port Angeles, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ice Cream in the Cupboard: A True Story of Early Onset Alzheimer's (Kindle Edition)

This book is as much a love story as it is a moving account of a beautiful life stolen by the cruel disease of Alzheimers. Although heart wrrenching, this book was easy and enjoyable to read. I highly recommend it. The moment I read the last page I logged on to Amazon.com to order his second book, Fortunate Soldier.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ice Cream in the Cupboard, February 1, 2010

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This review is from: Ice Cream in the Cupboard: A True Story of Early Onset Alzheimer's (Hardcover)

This is a very informative book and should be read by anyone who is dealing with being a caregiver to a loved one who has Alzheimer's. My wife was also stricken by this awful early onset Alheimer's disease when she was only 49 years of age. The book gives a very good parallel to what we have experienced in our journey of dealing with our situation. I recommend it highly.