Thanks so much for including me in this round up! And putting me in the company of Neneh Cherry, who I've known a little through mutual friends - and admired a lot - since we were both probably in our 20s. I cannot wait to read her book and to listen to your podcast with her, both. Thanks for all your good work!
I read the article on dementia with (self) interest as my father has mixed dementia. Whilst I recognise the grief sadly I cannot recognise the experience. My dad's dementia is brutal and unrelenting there are no recognisable elements left just a doggedly persistent survival instinct, anxiety and bewilderment. I find that looking for moments of levity really helps, for example the time when he told me the local dog poo bin was actually full of bags of money, I was slightly worried he'd tested his theory but fortunately not as apparently it is for people who need help and he's fine!
Thanks so much for including me in this round up! And putting me in the company of Neneh Cherry, who I've known a little through mutual friends - and admired a lot - since we were both probably in our 20s. I cannot wait to read her book and to listen to your podcast with her, both. Thanks for all your good work!
Thank you as always you brilliant woman. 💕 Loving all the other recs.
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Away to see if Neneh is on Audible yet... Credits galore over there and think this would make an excellent listen. Thanks, Sam!
It is. I listened to her read it. Joy
Super. Sold.
Sam, thank you so much!
You’re very welcome. It’s seasonal joy in my inbox everyday x
🎄✨❤️
That Neneh Cherry memoir is on my list—thanks for the reminder!
It’s so good
Thanks for the repost Sam
I read the article on dementia with (self) interest as my father has mixed dementia. Whilst I recognise the grief sadly I cannot recognise the experience. My dad's dementia is brutal and unrelenting there are no recognisable elements left just a doggedly persistent survival instinct, anxiety and bewilderment. I find that looking for moments of levity really helps, for example the time when he told me the local dog poo bin was actually full of bags of money, I was slightly worried he'd tested his theory but fortunately not as apparently it is for people who need help and he's fine!
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Thank goodness he didn’t act on that!
Thank you so much Sam. Really appreciated!
You’re welcome