The Long Way Home, by Marian Ritchie
· “A compelling story that many patients’ families will benefit from sharing.” – Dr. R.J. Caselli, MD, Mayo Clinic
· “I must tell you how wonderful your book was. It’s written in excellent taste and you describe exactly how we feel and express those feelings. Every Caregiver should read it. You are so honest and upfront about everything.” – Caregiver, J. Maaskant
· “What a great job! I can see it used not only as a guide for others on their journey, but also as a possible incentive for others to use this same method of therapy.” – Caregiver, L. Engel
· “A very helpful and informative book – easy to read. Your use of words is wonderful, as are your descriptions.” – Caregiver from the U.K., S. Kirkpatrick
“Thank you for the most informative book. I haven’t been able to put it down until read entirely.”
– A Grandfather in B.C., C. Holmes
“You’ve given great insight into an illness that I knew very little about.” – A Musician, J. Regan
“It’s a good read – it’s in “people-speak”. I saw a lot of ‘me’ in the book.” – News Reporter, J. Beneteau
“I found it devastating, depressing, revealing, inspirational,….INCREDIBLE. It’s amazing what “we” all think we know from being trained on the disease and its process! … I think all Healthcare providers should read it!!!…I truly feel more empowered and passionate about making a difference!”
– Continuing Health Ed., Pfizer, L. Bassett
“I was brought to tears at the reality of the situations you spoke of, and was hysterical with laughter at some of the others…You breathed life into your husband through your words and brought to light many things that families are ashamed to tell. I would like to use your book as an inspirational teaching tool. It is a read I will never forget.” – Hospital Nurse in Veteran’s Unit, T. Tooker
“I just couldn’t put it down! It certainly answered my questions. My journey is still not over…but your book will be a great help.” – W. Inkster, Caregiver
“I was successful in getting your book and have been pretty well devouring it. To read how similar our journeys are has been most comforting for me, as well as somewhat amazing. Your book is enlightening and also reassuring. Thank you for writing it.” – D. Lund, Caregiver
“Your book has certainly been a big help to me, in understanding the reality of being a family member of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. Thanks.” – S. Bailey, Alzheimer Support Facilitator
Many Readers write to say:
“I couldn’t put it down! I’m not a reader but I couldn’t stop reading this book.”
“It’s like living through it with the author. I had no idea.”
“The book is so easy to read and down to earth. It’s a good read. It’s in our language!”
“I bought the book to give to someone else, so just planned to glance through it—until I finished it!”
An Independent Literary Consultant writes:
“It is sure to be a great comfort to others who find themselves caring for a loved one. Ms. Ritchie is naturally a very eloquent writer and there is neither pretence nor clumsiness to be found in her account. The language is engaging and accessible, her tone professional yet friendly and honest, and her purpose in writing very clear. It is to her credit that she has focused on the human aspects of Alzheimer’s disease rather than the medical ones. She highlights the everyday difficulties, the emotional pain, the unceasing repetition, and the steep learning curve. What perhaps is most striking about Ms. Ritchie’s work is how positive and encouraging it is.”