The Theft of Memory: Losing My Father, One Day at a Time by Jonathan Kozol 616.8 Koz

The father in the title refers to Dr. Harry Kozol who was born in 1906.  His specialty was neurological and psychiatric problems.   He was called in on some well-known cases including Patricia Hearst and the Boston Strangler.  He also worked for years with Eugene O'Neill.  The fascinating details of these cases are intertwined with the personal life of Dr. Kozol.  He practiced his craft into his 80's but then he began a slow descent into Alzheimer's and died after more than 100 years on this earth.

It is a touching memoir of the bond between father and son.  If you have ever been down that path with someone you will recognize many of the examples of the mind going.  It is well-written and will certainly tug at your heart.

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