Roses in December: A Story of Love and Alzheimer's (Literature and Medicine)
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606352342 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stories told in comic strips aren't generally intended to be book-length narratives, but, on occasion, a story rises above the rest of the work and marks itself as something special. The fourteen year struggles of Lucy, Helen, and their loved ones are elegantly told, preserving their dignity and reminding us that sometimes a sense of humor can be our greatest possession during life's trials.Through the deceptively simple medium of the daily comic strip, Tom Batiuk and Chuck Ayers ad dress the profound effects of Alzheimer's disease in a thoughtful and occasionally humorous way.Roses in December includes a resource guide for caregivers, patients, and practitioners.. from the PrefaceSince its debut in 1987, Crankshaft has engendered reader loyalty and affection with its wry wit, engaging storylines, and identifiable characters. Roses in December is one of those stories. Ralph and Helen s love story unfolds with humor and heartbreak.In the second story arc, Crankshaft s neighbor Lucy McKenzie also exhibits symptoms of Alzheimer s and eventually is moved to Sunny Days Nursing Home by her sister Lillian. Created by Tom Batiuk and drawn by Chuck Ayers, the strip offers plenty of humor
He s been the artist on Crankshaft since its inception.Foreword author Peter V. His Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft comic strips are carried in more than 600 newspapers worldwide and have an audience of more than 60 million readers. Following graduation, he became the editorial cartoonist for the Akron Beacon Journal. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., is an Alzheimer s specialist with Johns Hopkins Medical Center and coauthor of the millionselling book The 36-Hour Day. . Written by Batiuk, Crankshaft was syndicated in 1987.Chuck Ayers is a graduate of Kent State University. About the AuthorTom Batiuk is a graduate of Kent State University
Five Stars A great read for any one caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Highly recomended!
His Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft comic strips are carried in more than 600 newspapers worldwide and have an audience of more than 60 million readers. . Tom Batiuk is a graduate of Kent State University. Written by Batiuk, Crankshaft was syndicated in 1987.Chuck Ayers is a gra