She Never Said Goodbye (My wife's disappearance down a road of no return - Alzheimer's) [Hardcover]

George Vernon Ellison (Author), Loy Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2000

A love story of the century. The real meaning of "in sickness and in health!" It's the story by a spouse of his beloved wife's disappearance down a road of no return - Alzheimer's. Sara Ellison contracted the disease when she was in early fifties. They attributed her problems to the empty nest syndrome, as their three children were now in college. Her violent mood swings, they attributed to menopouse. The couple was not prepared, and now their house will not go to their children, but to the state when they die. The husband had to find new ways of communicating as his wife could no longer speak. He learned the language of feelings and sensing her spiritual presence.

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About the Author

George Vernon Ellison is the beloved husband of Sara Ellsion, the person featured in She Never Said Goodbye. They have been married for thirty seven years, raised three children, and now have two grandsons and two step grandaughters. Vern, as his friends call him, has lived a life of service. He retired as a Major with twenty years in the Marine Corps, and spent seventeen years in the California College system teaching and coaching at Palomar College in San Marcos, California. He continues to look after Sara, even though now she is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home. Vern envisions his future as one in which he is influential in educating the public and helping people become aware of Alzheimer's and the effect it can have on a family.

Loy Young was the co-author and writer's coach for She Never Said Goodbye. She has authored twenty two other books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 286 pages
• Publisher: Aquarius House Pr (February 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882888510
• ISBN-13: 978-1882888511
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,771,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-read" for anyone caring for a loved one with AD., May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: She Never Said Goodbye (My wife's disappearance down a road of no return - Alzheimer's) (Hardcover)

A 'must-read' for anyone caring for a loved one with AD As many books as I have read about this devastating disease, I must say this one rates among the very best. It takes you through the complete journey and gives the reader every opportunity to anticipate the inevitable, yet throws educating surprises along the way. It is not a mystery, but a true account of one very devoted man's caregiving journey. I highly recommend She Never Said Goodbye and extend my heartfelt "thanks" to George Ellison for writing it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compeling Reading, May 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: She Never Said Goodbye (My wife's disappearance down a road of no return - Alzheimer's) (Hardcover)

If you are a "baby boomer" I would suggest you read this book. If there is not a cure or prevention for Alzheimer's disease, you will lead the way to the anticipated 14 million Alzhiemer's victims by 2050.

A love story from birth until the final end; six decades, a man, wife and children experince what life is all about. It is not a happy story, but one should not rule it out for themselves. Millions are to experience it.

A lot of good advice and information.

Read it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Love Story, June 17, 2000

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Sallie Rule (The State of Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: She Never Said Goodbye (My wife's disappearance down a road of no return - Alzheimer's) (Hardcover)

Alzheimer's disease is a terrible disease that robs the essence of a person, and leaves families in turmoil. In the book, SHE NEVER SAID GOODBYE, Vern Ellison tells his story. The story is about his love for his wife Sara and his family, and the tradedy of watching Sara fall into the Alzheimer's abyss, knowing there would be no return.

To be diagnosed with Alzheimer's at any age is tragic, with most of the burden resting on elderly spouses or children who care. But early-onset Alzheimer's is even more cruel, robbing the victim of prodtive twilight years when they should be watching their children marry and blossom and enjoying their grandchildren.

This book brings a story together of love, life and what is ahead for millions, if there is no cure or prevention for Alzheimer's disease.

A necessary read for everyone, particularly those in their 50's.