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What I Wish People Knew About Dementia

By: Wendy Mitchell
Narrated 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

'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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This audio book has helped me understand the characteristics of dementia and as a result I have greater compassion for individuals.

Thank you Wendy and your very supportive team for producing such an excellent book that has changed my life for the better. Your work really has made a positive impact! I now understand people better and can my do my best to assist them and to be more patient.

Result: Greater understanding and compassion

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Wendy’s story has changed my view of dementia and gave hope/comfort
Highly recommend it

Superb book

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loved it
very Possitve Outlook from someone living with dementia.
Can't wait to read you blogs

brillirnt

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What an inspiration ! I’ve listened to the first book before this one and I have nothing but admiration for Wendy. She has narrated both books beautifully, my only regret is that they weren’t available when my Dad was diagnosed with dementia, he died in 2013.
I would recommend these books to everyone to raise awareness and especially to nursing and caring staff.
I follow Wendy on her blog as well which is such a happy read.
THANK YOU Wendy 🤗

What a wonderful inspiring read

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I wasn't sure about the narration by the author at first but it grew on me and it added an element of authenticity to the content. As Wendy says, everyone faces different challenges around dementia, but everyone will find something relevant and useful in this book which covers a variety of issues as well as taking some of the anxiety and negativity out of a difficult diagnosis. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in ways that everyone can understand.

really really helpful and informativr

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Thought provoking book. I learned so much from this. A must read for everyone. Thanks

Such a needed prospective

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Thank-you Wendy this is such a valuable guide book !!! You are amazing !! I will help me and family so much !

Insightful

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I learned many things. I now have some ideas on how to make it better for my mom.

Enlighting

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great informative

some simple effective advice. enjoyed but a little long. a book to dip in again

everyone should read

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After reading ‘What I wish people knew about dementia’ I think it will help me help my mother with dementia better.

Amazing

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