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Somebody I Used to Know

By Wendy Mitchell
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Somebody I Used to Know, by Wendy Mitchell, offers a profound insight into living with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The memoir provides a vivid account of Wendy's journey from her diagnosis to her continual efforts to maintain her identity and independence despite the challenges posed by the illness. Her story is infused with resilience and offers an enlightening perspective on life with dementia.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in deeply personal and inspiring stories, as it offers a poignant glimpse into living with early-onset Alzheimer's through the eyes of the author. If you appreciate memoirs that combine vulnerability with resilience, this narrative provides both an intimate exploration of the emotional landscape of dementia and a testament to the human spirit's ability to adapt and endure.

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Somebody I Used to Know

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A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK
SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES
SELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES AND THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

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'Anyone who knows a person living with dementia should read this book' - The Times
'Revelatory' - Guardian
'A miracle' - Telegraph
'Remarkable' - Daily Mail
'A landmark book' - Financial Times

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How do you build a life when all that you know is changing?

How do you conceive of love when you can no longer recognise those who mean the most to you?

A phenomenal memoir, Somebody I Used to Know is both a heart-rending tribute to the woman Wendy Mitchell once was, and a brave affirmation of the woman dementia has seen her become.

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Wendy Mitchell's Somebody I Used to Know is widely praised for its poignant and candid exploration of life with early-onset Alzheimer's. Critics admire her courageous storytelling, highlighting the memoir's unique perspective and its balance of resilience and humour amidst the challenges of dementia. The book is described as both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering valuable insights for anyone affected by dementia.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408893333

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Wendy Mitchell

About the Author

Wendy Mitchell spent twenty years as a non-clinical team leader in the NHS before being diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia in July 2014 at the age of fifty-eight. Shocked by the lack of awareness about the disease, both in the community and in hospitals, she vowed to spend her time raising awareness about dementia and encouraging others to see that there is life after a diagnosis. She is now an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society and in 2019 she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Health by the University of Bradford for her contribution to research. She has two daughters and lives in Yorkshire.

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