Title
Aliceheimers: Alzheimers Through The Looking Glass (Graphic Medicine),Used
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Alice Was Always Beautifularmenian Immigrant Beautiful, With Thick, Curly Black Hair, Olive Skin, And Big Dark Eyes, Writes Dana Walrath. Alice Also Has Alzheimers, And While She Can Remember All The Songs From The Music Man, She Can No Longer Attend To The Basics Of Caring For Herself. Alice Moves To Live With Her Daughter, Dana, In Vermont, And The Story Begins.Aliceheimers Is A Series Of Illustrated Vignettes, Daily Glimpses Into Their World With Alzheimers. Walraths Time With Her Mother Was Marked By Humor And Clarity: With A Community Of Help That Included Pirates, Good Neighbors, A Cast Of Characters From Spacetime Travel, And My Dead Father Hovering In The Branches Of The Maple Trees That Surround Our Vermont Farmhouse, Aliceheimers Let Us Write Our Own Story Dailya Story That, In Turn, Helps Rewrite The Dominant Medical Narrative Of Aging.In Drawing Alice, Walrath Literally Enrobes Her With Cutup Pages From Alices Adventures In Wonderland. She Weaves Elements From Lewis Carrolls Classic Throughout Her Text, Using Evocative Phrases From The Novel To Introduce The Vignettes, Such As Disappearing Alice, Missing Pieces, Falling Slowly, Curiouser And Curiouser, And A Mad Tea Party.Walrath Writes That Creating This Book Allowed Her Not Only To Process Her Grief Over Her Mothers Dementia, But Also To Remember The Magic Laughter Of That Time. Graphic Medicine, She Writes, Lets Us Better Understand Those Who Are Hurting, Feel Their Stories, And Redraw And Renegotiate Those Social Boundaries. Most Of All, It Gives Us A Way To Heal And To Fly Over The World As Alice Does. In The End, Aliceheimers Is Indeed Strangely And Utterly Uplifting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Aliceheimer’s: Alzheimer’s Through the Looking Glass'? A: The main theme revolves around the experiences of living with Alzheimer's, showcasing the relationship between Alice and her daughter, Dana, through illustrated vignettes that blend humor and clarity.
- Q: Who is the author of this graphic medicine book? A: The author of 'Aliceheimer’s' is Dana Walrath, who shares personal insights and experiences related to her mother's Alzheimer's journey.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features illustrations that incorporate elements from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', creatively using cut-up pages to depict the story.
- Q: How many pages does 'Aliceheimer’s' have? A: The book contains 80 pages, providing a concise yet impactful narrative on Alzheimer's.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Aliceheimer’s' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Aliceheimer’s' suitable for those grieving a loved one's dementia? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for those experiencing grief related to dementia, as it offers relatable insights and emotional healing through its narrative.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: While 'Aliceheimer’s' can resonate with a wide audience, it is particularly suitable for adults and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's.
- Q: Does the book contain any resources or support for Alzheimer's caregivers? A: The book primarily focuses on storytelling and personal experiences, and while it does not provide direct resources, it offers emotional support and understanding for caregivers.
- Q: How does the author use humor in the book? A: Dana Walrath incorporates humor to lighten the narrative, making the difficult subject of Alzheimer's more approachable and relatable for readers.