I was told by my doctor that I was suffering from stress; but I knew otherwise.

This is my story of what it feels like to have a rare form of Alzheimer's. In order to recount it, I have used voice recognition software.

As little by little I am deprived of my faculties, I am rendered completely illiterate. It is a cruel trick to play on a novelist.

I hope that this book will resonate with all who might read it.

Reviews of Valerie Blumenthal's previous books.

"Valerie Blumenthal writes beautifully about the mother/daughter relationship, hidden secrets and Alzheimer's in her latest novel set in Italy."

Tina Betts, literary agent on The Lupo Stick

"Valerie Blumenthal explores her protagonist's dilemma with sympathy and tact, producing a very readable novel which makes some thoughtful points about the nature of maternal love."

The Times on Saturday's Child

" wise novel ... Shrewdly observed and lit by comic compassion."

She Magazine on Kempton's Journey