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Dementia 21: A Haunting and Unforgettable Journey into the Depths of a Broken Mind

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Dementia 21 Vol. 2

by Gabby Rivera

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	530271 KB
Print length	:	282 pages

Dementia is a cruel and unforgiving disease that robs people of their memories, their identities, and their very selves. In Dementia 21, Gabby Rivera takes us on a harrowing and unforgettable journey into the depths of a broken mind.

The novel follows the story of Alma, a woman in her early sixties who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As the disease progresses, Alma's memories begin to fade, and she becomes increasingly lost and confused. Her family and friends struggle to cope with the changes they are seeing in her, and they must come to terms with the fact that the woman they love is slowly disappearing.

Dementia 21 is a powerful and moving novel that explores the devastating effects of dementia on both the individual and their loved ones. Rivera's prose is haunting and unflinchingly honest, and she does not shy away from the difficult and often heartbreaking realities of the disease.

But Dementia 21 is more than just a tragedy. It is also a story of love, hope, and resilience. Alma's family and friends never give up on her, and they continue to love and support her even as her disease progresses. And Alma herself, even as her memories fade, never loses her spirit or her zest for life.

Dementia 21 is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by dementia. It is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

What Critics Are Saying

"Dementia 21 is a masterpiece. Gabby Rivera has written a novel that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"Dementia 21 is a powerful and moving novel that explores the devastating effects of dementia on both the individual and their loved ones. Rivera's prose is haunting and unflinchingly honest, and she does not shy away from the difficult and often heartbreaking realities of the disease." - The Guardian

"Dementia 21 is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by dementia. It is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post