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Partial View: An Alzheimer's Journal

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This book is extraordinary if I do say so myself! Cary Henderson is my grandfather. He was diagnosed with AD soon after I was born. I have no memory of him not having it. It has gotten so bad no that a I feel like he is living, but not really here all the way. He is holding on, though. The pictures taken by Nancy Andrews are artistic and creative-wonderfully displayed. My grandma and aunt have put so much work and time in this book and it has really paid off. I am proud of them and think it's great that people can put themselves in someone's shoes that has AD. This book is interesting and will keep your attention until it's over. I reccomend this book to anyone.

I have worked in nursing homes with Alzheimer's patients and received excellent staff training in relating to these people. But nothing equals the insights into the feelings so powerfully shared by Mr. Henderson. I'm giving it to a friend whose spouse has just been diagnosed and will recommend it to professionals still in the caregiving field.

This book gave me some small insight into what my grandmother, who has alzheimers, must be going through. From the description of why he's afraid of the dark to the small joys of daily life and unquestioning company of his dog, Smith-Henderson has given a treasure to those of us baffled by this disease. My aunt is now using the book for a project in medical school, and I am encouraging my family to read it, so they might also have an idea of what people with alzheimer's face daily.

As the spouse of a man with this horrendous disease, I was very moved by this excellent journal of text and photos which allows one to "see it from the other side" as much as possible. In some moments of clarity for him, I shared excerpts of the book with my husband. His reaction was "he sure knows". Having ordered a copy for everyone in our family, perhaps I helped create the current back order situation! Kudos and thank you to all involved in the process of this book.

This book is excellent!!! This is really cool because it's about my grandpa. He got Alzhiemers when I was born. The pictures are extrordinary, and I'm in some of them!!! Nancy Andrews is a great photogragher. The book is all from my grandpa's point of view. Just the intro. is not what he actually said. Since he eventually got to the point where he couldn't write anymore, he recorded his thoughts and feelings on tape. Then my grandma typed it all up and that's the book. I would highly recommend this book!!! I'm very proud of my grandpa, grandma, and my Aunt Jackie for putting this book together. I'm glad Nancy got snowed in so she could take pictures!!! Hopefully their time and effort will pay off. I'm sure it will!!!!!!

This sensitive and honest book, by father and daughter, gives understanding
of the path of Alzheimer's Disease so needed by individuals on both sides
of caring. Thank you for continuing to offer books as these....

I love this book. It takes a difficult subject and humanizes it. One can now imagine and maybe understand a little what is happening inside an alzheimer patient's brain. This understanding has made difficult behavior easier to tolerate and in some cases prevent. Every care giver should read this book, and every family member.

Partial View is very rare and unique in its' portrayal of Alzheimer's Disease. Written by an individual living with Alzheimer's, Cary Henderson, it provides a perspective that is quite rare. This disease is one that impacts not only the patient, but the family (caregivers) as well. With the help of his daughter and wife, Mr. Henderson transcribes his journey through this new and difficult phase of his life. What brings greater impact to the book are the photographs taken by Nancy Andrews. The book is very moving and a must read for all, especially those caring for aging parents, friends and loved ones.

Before you read further, you should know that I am the agent who represents this book.

I am writing to tell you the importance of this book and the impact it has had on people. Four years ago, when this project was nothing more than a Washington Post article, three doctors from the University of Virginia wrote to the Hendersons, telling them that "it is rare that we get such an eloquent description of the daily struggles and triumphs which challenge Alzheimer's victims."

The director of the Duke University Medical Center Family Support Program wrote that this work "will probably do more to change the way people think about Alzheimer's than anything written to date."

When the photographs and text appeared at the Freedom Forum's Newseum in Arlington, VA, visitors were simply effusive with their praise.

Please judge for yourself. For more information on the book, please log onto the Washington Post website, where the book is featured.

Members of the Henderson family have couragously shared with the reader the reality of living with Alzheimer's Disease. The photographs taken by Nancy Andrews bring this journal to life. This book is a must read for anyone with family members who are aging or living with the effects of Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.