This is the story of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. Not so unusual in literature today but the twist is Anna Forster is only 38 years old. She knew something was wrong but the diagnosis was a shock. That was the day she walked out of her marriage. As Anna goes downhill her brother Jack does research to find the best place for her. It turns out to be a place called Rosalind House which is actually an assisted-living facility. Jack chose this home because of one resident. His name is Luke and he is the same age as Anna. Perhaps, he thought, it would be easier for Anna. The rest of the residents are of course much older and Anna is not at all happy at first - but eventually Luke changes her opinion of her new home.The other two main characters are Eve and Clementine who also narrate the story. Eve has landed the job of cooking at Rosalind House. It isn't her dream job by a long shot but she is now a single mother to Clementine and she doesn't want to have to drag her out of her school on top of all the other changes they are making. (Rosalind House has an address that is in the same school district.) Eve becomes involved in the lives of the residents (probably a bit too involved!) and does what she can to make Luke and Anna happier.
Although the story line of Alzheimer's is always sad there are also some uplifting moments and I was very invested in all of the characters. An entertaining book.
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