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The Story: of Love, Loss, and Memories Kindle Edition

by Lynda Lahman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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What are the stories you hold that define you? What if - instead of helping you in life - they are holding you back and keeping you from connecting with those you love?

In 'The Story: of Love, Loss, and Memories,' Shelly must answer that question as she confronts the pressures from family members, all of whom are dealing with a loved one's diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Is she really the 'good kid,' or is that as much a story as her brother being the 'troublemaker?' And what happens when you can no longer remember who you are and forget your own stories?

Alzheimer's robs one of memories over time, and can often wreak havoc on the families affected. This dreaded disease becomes a catalyst for a deeper discussion of identity and love as Shelly tries to find the balance between being a devoted caregiver and holding boundaries against attack.

About the Author

Lynda is a mental-skills coach for athletes, having retired after a thirty-plus year career as a family therapist. She is an avid traveler, hiker, motorcyclist, and the only person to finish the 11-day Iron Butt Rally twice as pillion and then on a solo bike. The author of four other books, she writes the 'Ask Lynda' column for WomenADVriders.com. and is currently working on a new novel.

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August 17, 2017
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074WN52FM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Create Space (August 17, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2919 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 265 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #3,125,431 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,605 in Alzheimer's Disease
- #5,190 in Biographical Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #14,567 in Biographical Fiction (Books)

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Lynda was born in New York and grew up in Los Angeles, moving to Washington State in 1985. She spent over thirty years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and is currently a Mental Skills Coach for Athletes with a special interest in equestrians, endurance athletes, and golfers. She writes the 'Ask Lynda' column for WomenADVriders.com.

Two-Up, her first book, recounts her first three years together with Terry, a second marriage for both of them. Lynda moves from novice to experienced passenger as they build their relationship while simultaneously learning to ride together as a team in the world of long distance motorcycling. Her unique perspective as both a therapist and competitor adds a new dimension to motorcycling literature. Lynda's column, "Perspective," appeared in the Iron Butt Magazine, a publication dedicated to the sport of safe long distance riding.

In her second book, From Iron Lung to Iron Butt: Riding Polio Into History, she tells the story of Bob, who contracted polio as an infant and has lived with the effects. A long distance rider, he has made it his life's mission to help eradicate the disease worldwide. As a result of her research for the book, Lynda joined both Rotary International and Bob's efforts to raise awareness of this campaign.

The Winner's Mind comes out of her work with athletes as well as her training as a therapist and mental skills coach. The exercises in the book come in handy as she continues to compete in various endurance events. It is also available in French through the publisher, De Boeck Supérieur.

The Women's Guide to Motorcycling is the book she wished she had when first introduced to riding, and is filled with knowledge gleamed from her own experiences as well as the collected wisdom of women riders everywhere.

Switching gears, her latest book, The Story, delves into the discovery of, and fallout from, the diagnosis of Alzheimer's in a family member. Based on her knowledge as a therapist combined with personal family experiences dealing with this disease, she has created a fictional memoir style story that many will relate to.

Lynda resides in Snoqualmie, Washington with her husband, Terry, where she now rides, and competes, on her own bike alongside him rather than as pillion.

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James Sage

A great read.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021

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An engaging and enlightening book on dealing with a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The book also addresses the emotional fallout when each person has their own “story”, or version of family history, while dealing with this life event.
I was disappointed that there is not an Audible version of the book. A friend heard this and said, “You can always read it to yourself out loud.” I took the advice and finished the book in two days. It was really worth the time.

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Stephanie Schneider

I enjoyed reading it

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017

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This book was interesting and a compelling story of family and the rigors of dealing with aging relatives. I enjoyed reading it.

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Barb Vanderpool

Absolutely fantastic easy reading

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022

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Lynda did an excellent job describing the process of transitioning loved ones into care facilities when they are no longer able to stay in their homes. This book is easy reading and a “must have“ for someone in this situation.

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Sarah K

Beautifully written and believable story about learning to navigate the unforgiving disease Alzheimer’s. The authors story is a delight to read, real and relatable.

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017

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Eloquently written about a messy and difficult time in one persons life. Anyone touched by aging loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s can relate. Family dynamics are intriguing and the author does an excellent job sharing her story, almost to the point of writing a handy manual for others navigating the wild and crazy roller coaster titled, “Our independent loved one can no longer take care of themselves - now what?!??”

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Heidi Still

Very touching and so true

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018

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very touching story - easy to read and does a great job relating to the emotion of the issue. Having been thru it - was easy to relate - but does a great job writing it so others that have not been thru can understand - with so many aging parent this is a great book for families to read so they can be prepared

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018

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I really appreciated the author’s tone of compassion, firmness when needed, and the lingering doubts of ‘is this the right thing to do’ that the main character exhibited in caring for her grandmother. Having walked a similar path with an aging parent, it was easy to get drawn in to the story.

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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Reading this book, I felt like I was walking with Lynda through the challenging and emotional terrain presented by Alzheimer's. I was captivated by the story, and found myself tearful at times, angry at times, and peacefully content at times. This is a great book for anyone who has ever loved.

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022

I loved Shelly's devotion to her stepmother. There are so many blended families today and I appreciated Shelly's story of her close relationship with her grandparents and commitment to treat her grandmother with love, patience, kindness and respect.

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