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Swimming Solo

Name: Swimming Solo
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Book Synopsis: One sunny morning at a family beach cottage, Susan Rava discovers that her father-in-law has set out to swim solo across Lake Michigan-the first hint that he might be slipping into dementia. Within six months, he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. When, four years later, Rava's father shows her a note with her mother's name scribbled on it-"So I don't forget," he explains-she realizes her voyage into the uncharted waters of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease has just begun as it sequentially overtakes her husband's parents and her own. Starting with that fateful day at the Lake Michigan shore, Rava shares the journey she and her husband completed 14 years later with the death of her mother. Susan Rava is a retired senior lecturer in French language and literature at Washington University in St. Louis. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times Book Review and the Christian Science Monitor. Two of her short stories received honorable mentions in Houghton Mifflin's Best American Short Stories of 1986 and 1987.

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Experience the heart-wrenching journey of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease in Swimming Solo!

Discover the powerful story of Susan Rava, a retired senior lecturer, as she courageously navigates the uncharted waters of Alzheimer's disease. Join her as she recounts heartfelt moments and challenges faced when her father-in-law embarked on a solo swim across Lake Michigan, unknowingly hinting at his journey into dementia.

Within months, Alzheimer's was diagnosed, forever changing the lives of Susan and her husband. With her mother's name scribbled on a note, Susan knew the voyage into caring for loved ones with this devastating disease had just begun.

Through captivating prose, Susan Rava takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as she shares her personal experiences with Alzheimer's. Her heartfelt words will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the preciousness of life's fleeting moments.

Swimming Solo is a poignant memoir that has garnered praise from renowned publications such as the New York Times Book Review and the Christian Science Monitor. Susan Rava's exceptional storytelling skills earned her honorable mentions in Houghton Mifflin's acclaimed Best American Short Stories of 1986 and 1987.

Delve into this gripping memoir and gain insights into the profound impact Alzheimer's has on individuals and their families. Whether you have a personal connection to the disease or simply seek a moving and thought-provoking read, Swimming Solo promises to leave a lasting impression.

Don't miss out on this captivating memoir that explores the depths of love, loss, and the strength of the human spirit. Start your journey with Swimming Solo today!

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