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On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, And What It Means To Disappear
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A New York Times Book Review Editors Choicean Essential Book For Those Coping With Alzheimers And Other Cognitive Disorders That Reframe[S] Our Understanding Of Dementia With Sensitivity And Accuracy . . . To Grant Better Futures To Our Loved Ones And Ourselves (The New York Times).An Estimated Fifty Million People In The World Suffer From Dementia. Diseases Such As Alzheimer'S Erase Parts Of One'S Memory But Are Also Often Said To Erase The Self. People Don'T Simply Die From Such Diseases; They Are Imagined, In The Cliches Of Our Era, As Vanishing In Plain Sight, Fading Away, Or Enduring A Long Goodbye. In On Vanishing, Lynn Casteel Harper, A Baptist Minister And Nursing Home Chaplain, Investigates The Myths And Metaphors Surrounding Dementia And Aging, Addressing Not Only The Indignities Caused By The Condition But Also By The Rhetoric Surrounding It. Harper Asks Essential Questions About The Nature Of Our Outsized Fear Of Dementia, The Stigma This Fear May Create, And What It Might Mean For Us All To Try To Vanish Well.Weaving Together Personal Stories With Theology, History, Philosophy, Literature, And Science, Harper Confronts Our Elemental Fears Of Disappearance And Death, Drawing On Her Own Experiences With People With Dementia Both In The American Healthcare System And Within Her Own Family. In The Course Of Unpacking Her Own Stories And Encountersof Leading A Prayer Group On A Dementia Unit; Of Meeting Individuals Dismissed As Already Gone And Finding Them Still Possessed Of Complex, Vital Inner Lives; Of Witnessing Her Grandfathers Final Years With Alzheimers And Discovering Her Own Heightened Genetic Risk Of Succumbing To The Diseaseharper Engages In An Exploration Of Dementia That Is Unlike Anything Written Before On The Subject.A Rich And Startling Work Of Nonfiction, On Vanishing Reveals Cognitive Change As It Truly Is, An Essential Aspect Of What It Means To Be Mortal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Vanishing'? A: 'On Vanishing' explores the themes of mortality, dementia, and the societal perceptions surrounding cognitive decline. It offers insights into how individuals cope with Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Vanishing'? A: The author of 'On Vanishing' is Lynn Casteel Harper, who is a Baptist minister and nursing home chaplain.
- Q: What type of book is 'On Vanishing'? A: 'On Vanishing' is classified as a memoir and a nonfiction work that combines personal stories with elements of theology, philosophy, and science.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Vanishing' have? A: 'On Vanishing' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'On Vanishing' published? A: 'On Vanishing' was published on April 14, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'On Vanishing'? A: 'On Vanishing' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'On Vanishing' suitable for someone dealing with dementia in their family? A: 'On Vanishing' is highly suitable for anyone coping with dementia in their family, as it provides essential insights and reflects on the experiences surrounding cognitive disorders.
- Q: Does 'On Vanishing' include personal stories? A: 'On Vanishing' weaves together personal narratives from the author’s experiences, making it relatable and insightful for readers.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'On Vanishing' provide about dementia? A: 'On Vanishing' offers a reframing of dementia, addressing the stigma and fears associated with cognitive decline while promoting understanding and compassion.
- Q: What makes 'On Vanishing' unique compared to other books on dementia? A: 'On Vanishing' is unique in its combination of personal stories, theological reflections, and a deep exploration of societal perceptions of dementia, offering a nuanced perspective not often found in other works.