{"product_id":"walking-with-fay","title":"Walking with Fay","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2012, Carolyn Birrell flew down to Georgia to kidnap her mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFay had been living by herself since her husband's death in 2000 and clung fiercely to her independence. She went to church on Sundays, paid her bills on time, and volunteered at Vacation Bible School every summer. But at 79 years old, she'd begun showing escalating signs of early-stage dementia, each one making it harder for her daughter to discount as simple signs of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter receiving calls from Fay's local sheriff and the Department of Family Services, Carolyn took action. She quickly came to understand the meaning of the adage, \"When we make plans the Universe laughs,\" because hers required endless do-overs as she struggled to keep pace with her mother's ever-progressing disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Carolyn's mother, her dementia, and how they navigated her journey together. Your loved one may not force feed stuffed animals vanilla pudding or burn their neighbor's mail like Fay did, but if you're living through the sad realities of your loved one's slow and tortuous farewell, this book will help you find solace as you deal with it realistically and with a heart at peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(29, 34, 40, 1)\"\u003eA brave and honest glimpse into a journey of dementia, with acknowledgement of lessons learned from one human being providing care for another. - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgba(29, 34, 40, 1)\"\u003eTeepa Snow, Founder of A Positive Approach to Care®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomehow, Carolyn has managed to take the heartbreaking topic of dementia and turn it into a helpful, uplifting book that not only leaves the reader feeling more \"normal,\" but also encourages them to continue down the harrowing path they're on. I couldn't put this one down.  -\u003cstrong\u003e Dr. Marty Becker, \"America's Veterinarian,\" Author of 23 books (three \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers) and nationally syndic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atmosphere Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658359964015,"sku":"9781639881406","price":105.56,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9384\/9711\/files\/1639881409.jpg?v=1791069851","url":"https:\/\/internacional.umlivro.com.br\/products\/walking-with-fay","provider":"UmLivro Internacional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}