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The Theft Of Memory: Losing My Father, One Day At A Time,Used
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A Library Journal Best Book of 2015National Book Award winner Jonathan Kozol is best known for his fifty years of work among our nations poorest and most vulnerable children. Now, in the most personal book of his career, he tells the story of his fathers life and work as a nationally noted specialist in disorders of the brain and his astonishing ability, at the onset of Alzheimers disease, to explain the causes of his sickness and then to narrate, stepbystep, his slow descent into dementia.Dr. Harry Kozol was born in Boston in 1906. Classically trained at Harvard and Johns Hopkins, he was an unusually intuitive clinician with a special gift for diagnosing interwoven elements of neurological and psychiatric illnesses in highly complicated and creative people. One of the most intense relationships of his career, his son recalls, was with Eugene ONeill, who moved to Boston in the last years of his life so my father could examine him and talk with him almost every day. At a later stage in his career, he evaluated criminal defendants including Patricia Hearst and the Boston Strangler, Albert H. DeSalvo, who described to him in detail what was going through his mind while he was killing thirteen women.But The Theft of Memory is not primarily about a doctors public life. The heart of the book lies in the bond between a father and his son and the ways that bond intensified even as Harrys verbal skills and cogency progressively abandoned him. Somehow, the author says, all those hours that we spent trying to fathom something that he wanted to express, or summon up a vivid piece of seemingly lost memory that still brought a smile to his eyes, left me with a deeper sense of intimate connection with my father than Id ever felt before.Lyrical and stirring, The Theft of Memory is at once a tender tribute to a father from his son and a richly colored portrait of a devoted doctor who lived more than a century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Theft of Memory'? A: The main theme of 'The Theft of Memory' is the intimate relationship between Jonathan Kozol and his father, exploring the impact of Alzheimer's disease on their bond and how they communicated despite the challenges posed by dementia.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Theft of Memory'? A: The author of 'The Theft of Memory' is Jonathan Kozol, a National Book Award winner known for his work with vulnerable children and his reflections on personal and societal issues.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Theft of Memory'? A: 'The Theft of Memory' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Theft of Memory' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Theft of Memory' published? A: 'The Theft of Memory' was published on June 7, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in memoirs? A: Yes, 'The Theft of Memory' is categorized as a memoir, making it suitable for readers who appreciate personal narratives and reflections on family relationships.
- Q: What kind of writing style is used in 'The Theft of Memory'? A: Jonathan Kozol employs a lyrical and stirring writing style in 'The Theft of Memory', blending personal storytelling with poignant observations about memory and loss.
- Q: Does 'The Theft of Memory' discuss medical topics? A: Yes, the book discusses medical topics related to Alzheimer's disease and the experiences of Dr. Harry Kozol, Jonathan's father, who was a specialist in neurological disorders.
- Q: Can I find insights about family dynamics in this book? A: Absolutely, 'The Theft of Memory' provides deep insights into family dynamics, particularly the evolving relationship between Jonathan Kozol and his father as they navigate the challenges of dementia.
- Q: Is 'The Theft of Memory' a recommended read for those dealing with similar issues? A: Yes, 'The Theft of Memory' is often recommended for readers who are dealing with similar issues related to Alzheimer’s disease, as it offers a personal perspective that may resonate with their experiences.