By this time my mother didn’t know what a daughter was, or a mother.
A beautiful graphic novel called Tangles by Sarah Leavitt tells the story of her mum Midge, their family, and how Alzheimers came into their lives. First it just seemed like a bit of forgetfulness. But then Alzheimers began its mean attrition.
Sarah kept notes and drew pictures from the pre-diagnosis days, to her mother’s death, and beyond. The story she tells has the honesty of observation. Some details are hard to take, but are instantly recognisable to anyone who has had a loved one with Alzheimers.
It’s a bloody brave book and it broke my heart open like a fruit.
- Search our catalogue for Alzheimers
- Alzheimers websites in our Internet Gateway
- Search for Alzheimers-related organisations in CINCH Community Information Christchurch
- Explore more fine graphic novel memoirs in the post Draw your life
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