My husband has both Lewy Body dementia and Parkinsons. It was so helpful to me, and to my husband to learn more about these diseases from someone who has them also. First hand information and experiences are far above all the doctors input and other books. Thanks to Dr.Graboys for taking the time to help others while in the midst of his own debilitation.
We are truly grateful.
Dolores Schroeder

This story parallels my own experience with Parkinson's Disease in several ways. My journey with PD began about the same time as the author's. In addition, we are the same age. I appreciated his candor and honesty in expressing his thoughts and feelings about the disease. I intend to use several portions he wrote to communicate my feelings to my own family. Often it is difficult to express myself in ways that they can understand. I feel fortunate not to have Lewy Body Disease as well as PD. His life is much more challenging than mine because of that factor.I am also thankful that my faith in God assures me of my final destination in heaven where there will be no more disease or pain. Darlene Palermo

The author is a top cardiologist, famed in the medical field. Suddenly he finds himself displaying symptoms of an unknown disease. Like many of us, his first step is denial. When he starts exhibiting a worsening of his symptoms, he can no longer ignore the disease. For those not in the profession, this is an eye-opener. Somehow, we feel that doctors are super-humans. This story shows us the opposite. Parkinson's is progressive and unrelenting; knowing how it will end us heartbreaking. Having this man write about it reveals the depths of his personality and soul. I recommend this book to all; none of us is immune to death!

The cardiologist could very well have used heavy doses of statins as he advised his patients to do and is now suffering the side effects

One of Boston's leading cardiologists shares the gut-wrenching experiences of his life as a relatively young patient with the devastating, ravaging losses of severe Parkinson's Disease and dementia. His description of his struggle in the face of ongoing adversity is a remarkable handbook for all of us who may one day be patients ourselves. He writes with openness and insight of how he copes with his degenerative illness and also family relations. Dr. Graboys' grace and courage call to mind John Gunther's book about his son, Death Be Not Proud.