Comments on: Review: The Wilderness, Samantha Harvey

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:58:07 +0000

I, too, find Alzheimer’s terribly scary, and don't know if I could read this book. I don't think I could spend so much time reading about something that I find so terrifying, which is why I also won't read Still Alice. I bet it's a very emotionally touching book, but I just don't think I will ever read this one. I liked your honest reaction to this book, and admire your ability to read it. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..Moonlight in Odessa by Janet Skeslien Charles - 352 pgs =-.

By: jennygirl

jennygirl — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:25:03 +0000

Forgetting who you are and then having moments of why you forget is down right terrifying to me. It was brave of you to read this book, knowing Alzheimer's is always a possibility. These patients deserve the utmost respect and compassion. Excellent review. .-= jennygirl´s last blog ..Review: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran =-.

By: diane

diane — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:57:17 +0000

I must read this book; I loove stories that evoke emotion. Thanks for posting this wonderful review. .-= diane´s last blog ..149 - The Broken Window; Jeffery Deaver =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:38:26 +0000

Meh. I have a hard enough time watching my grandma go through this; I don’t want to read about it.
.-= heidenkind´s last blog ..The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker =-.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:01:28 +0000

I wonder how similar this one is to Still Alice, which is about a woman who has the same illness. Alzheimer's is an all too reality in both my and my husband's family. My grandfather suffered from it and my husband's uncle was recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. It's had a rapid impact on him. My grandmother suffered from dementia, and although not the same as Alzheimer's, similar enough symptom-wise. One of my worst fears is getting it. .-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..TGIF: Music, Wish Lists & Tears =-.

By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:17:57 +0000

This is my favourite book of the year so far, but I know what you mean about being scary. I think the probability that this will happen to us, or someone we know means that it is a very hard book to read. It is one of the most emotional books I've ever read. I agree - anyone who read this book will need to keep the tissues handy! .-= Jackie (Farm Lane Books)´s last blog ..The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver =-.

By: Violet

Violet — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:53:13 +0000

I have heard good things about this book, but I know what you mean by scary book. I just read a memoir on Cancer and I’m not sure I can handle anything on Alzheimer’s. But this book is on my wish list, I’ll read it when I’m ready
.-= Violet´s last blog ..After You by Julie Buxbaum =-.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:03:44 +0000

I’m terrified of Alzheimer’s, so I think it will scare me too. And I have no doubt it will make me cry. It definitely sounds worth reading anyway, though.