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By: Wendy Mitchell
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 Bloomsbury presents What I Wish People Knew About Dementia written and read by Wendy Mitchell.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Essential reading' SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE

'A book of hope' OBSERVER

'A marvellous tour of insights' THE TIMES

'A must-read . . . I couldn't recommend it higher' MICHAEL BALL

'Wendy Mitchell is a life-saver' FRANCES WILSON, AUTHOR OF BURNING MAN

What can a diseased brain tell us about being human, living our own lives better and helping those with dementia get the best from theirs?

When Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of fifty-eight, her brain was overwhelmed with images of the last stages of the disease — those familiar tropes, shortcuts and clichés that we are fed by the media, or even our own health professionals.

But her diagnosis far from represented the end of her life. Instead, it was the start of a very different one.

Wise, practical and life affirming, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia combines anecdotes, research and Wendy Mitchell’s own brilliant wit and wisdom to tell readers exactly what she wishes they knew about dementia.©2022 Wendy Mitchell (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Alzheimer's & Dementia Physical Illness & Disease Heartfelt Inspiring Health Dementia Alzheimer's Disease Human Brain
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In this, her second book, the author’s increased frailty is palpable in her voice as she provides first hand insights into her remarkable journey with this cruel illness, in a calm, soft, reassuring and honest way.

Of enormous value to those diagnosed with dementia and to their friends and loved ones, Wendy deserves the highest praise for her objective and intuitive wisdom.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

An invaluable contribution to mental health

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This was an outstanding read and I have full admiration for Wendy for the 2 books she has written. I enjoy them both and I’ve learnt a lot from you in help with my father whom has dementia also

What I wish people knew about dementia

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Thankyou Wendy for the books
My mum is having dementia tests. You have helped me and Lots of other people facing the new dementia journey. What an unselfish and amazing person you are.

recommended

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This book is a must read or listen for those with dementia and those living or working with someone with dementia. It changed my view on what is possible and how I want to be around my mom who will be diagnosed with dementia. It also removed my biggest fear by crying my eyes out throughout the book :)

This changed my view on how to support my mom

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A brilliant, honest, uplifting book. Made so much more poignant in that it was read by Wendy Mitchell. I laughed and cried. And I think everyone should read this, especially the professionals and families - as their actions can disempower and cause depression unnecessarily. It is not the end.

I wish I knew all of this before!

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