Where Memories Go
Where Memories Go
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Scotland • 2000s
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Science & Nature2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Where Memories Go by Sally Magnusson is a poignant memoir about the author's experiences with her mother, Mamie, who lived with dementia. It explores the emotional journey, challenges, and insights gained while navigating her mother's illness, offering a personal and heartfelt glimpse into the impact of dementia on individuals and their families.
Emotional
Melancholic
Contemplative
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Where Memories Go by Sally Magnusson is praised for its heartfelt and personal exploration of dementia, drawing on the author's experiences with her mother's illness. Reviews highlight its emotional depth and informative nature, offering insight into the impact of Alzheimer's. Criticisms are few, mainly noting its intensely personal focus may not appeal to all readers.
Who Should Read Where Memories Go?
Readers interested in Where Memories Go by Sally Magnusson would appreciate heartfelt memoirs exploring dementia, akin to Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Ideal for empathetic readers who seek insight into the emotional impact of Alzheimer's on families, offering both a personal and universally relatable narrative.
1,983 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Scotland • 2000s
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Science & Nature2014
Adult
18+ years
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