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I Still Do: Loving and Living With Alzheimer's

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More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's. A poignant and beautiful portrait of a man with Alzheimer's as seen through the loving lens and words of his wife and carepartner, I Still Do: Loving and Living With Alzheimer's puts a human face in front of the statistics, exploring the disease through Fox's intimate photographs and poetic writing. While the details of I Still Do are personal and unique, this deeply candid story of illness, aging, partnership, and loving is universal.

I know Judith Fox. We're both photographers and met each other at the Palm Springs Photo Festival a couple years ago when she was presenting this as-yet unfinished book for others to see. What I saw was a masterpiece that would certainly find a publisher and a broad audience because there are so many families who suffer with this inexplicably cruel and bewildering disease who need Judith's counseling. I say "counseling" loosely, because this is not a therapy book, though, in it's very loving and honest portrayal of a magnificent man disappearing from her in the slow and agonizing way that Alzheimer's presents itself, the book is therapeutic. Judith is one of those rare people whose photos and words are equally powerful, and, so, this is an extraordinarily intimate look, through her eyes and heart, of a tragedy that is all too frequent in the lives of families. At the same time, it is a love story, as enriching and satisfying as any other, though one which doesn't end with the perfect retired couple walking a beach at sunset in the Caribbean. I don't know where Judith drew the courage to photograph and write about something so personal and difficult with such clarity and simplicity. What I do know is that her expression is exceptionally beautiful, and this is a book I'll go back to often, not simply because it is beautiful, but also because I draw strength from seeing love survive one of the most harrowing tests of all.

This beautiful book captures the essence of the disease and the love and heartbreak connected to it.
A great addition to my library. Thank you Judith Fox for sharing your story.

There is something incredibly profound about the way Judith Fox fuses her experience and emotions with words and unforgettable images. The layout of the book provides stunning imagery and insight into a disease that affects so many lives. Her love for her husband transcends every page. The pauses created through white space are jarring and allow you to absorb each moment as you experience her story through her lens. A truly brilliant masterpiece. Be sure to bring tissue along for this tearful journey.

Photographer/writer Judith Fox uses her art to convey a story of immeasurable love, loss, isolation, and resilience--all profoundly characterized by extraordinary photographs. Not only do her images speak volumes--you can see this by the cover alone! Also, her words, sparse yet lyrical, have the impact of brilliant poetry. This book strikes a chord for the great numbers of us who have dealt directly with the ravages of Alzheimer's, as well as for those who have been touched otherwise. I have viewed a short video by Judith Fox, detailing why she made this book. I highly recommend this for more insights: [...]
This is a piercingly beautiful tribute from a wife/caregiver/partner--truly a gift for all who see, made with rare honesty and candor and even humor, a necessary ingredient that keeps everyone afloat.

"I Still Do" is an emotionally stirring tribute from a wife to her husband, yet it is also a source of inspiration and even humor for everyone who has had their life turned upside down by the devastating disease of Alzheimer's. Rarely (if ever) have photos and text worked so well together to convey a message and share a story. Judith Fox's beautiful book is a must for anyone who has been affected by this terribly cruel disease.

I Still Do by Judith Fox is a touching and unique book. The author writes with both great compassion and
explores love and the human condition using poetic prose and gorgeous photos. I highly recommend this book to anyone who responds to beautiful writing and wonderful photography. Also would be a great gift.

The confusion presented to all caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's disease is every bit as deep as the cloud of confusion the affected one experiences when the journey through the disease begins.
Understanding their pain and denial is difficult at best. Judith's book at once shows you the depth of empathy possible in the caressing and nurturing of your loved one's process. You can feel it in her intimate photography while you sense the mood and the depth of their love for one another in her words. It was a moving, almost spiritual feeling I had as I went through the book. My husband, Hank, has Alzheimer's. Judith's book validates what I believe, that the love deepens in new and wonderfully rewarding ways if you simply allow it to happen. Thank you, Judith, for this lovely, magnificent book.

As a Psychoanalyst, I admire authenticity. To be able to be genuine reflects the emotional maturity which enables us to live our lives to our full potential. Judith Fox, a remarkably accomplished woman, has achieved this. With the artistry of her camera and passionate expression of her poetry, she tells the most poignant story with complete candor. "I Still Do" is a literary masterpiece. Anyone who has ever loved must own this extraordinary work of art.

Joan E. Hertz, Ph.D

I have purchased two copies of this book - one for a woman whose mother had Alzheimer's and one for my sister who is caring for my elderly father. The pictures are priceless; the words touch the heart in so many ways. But it's more than a look into Alzheimer's; it is a glimpse of the heart strings of those who have been caretakers for the elderly or someone seriously ill, or just that support of a anyone in need. Now I need to get one for myself.