This novel has an intriguing twist. Kate and David have been happily married a long time. In her early fifties Kate began to lose herself. Once a woman with an excellent memory, she becomes a woman in decline. Finally she is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer diseases. With the help of their sons and eventually some paid help, they are able to keep her at home for years. Inevitably the day comes when that is no longer possible and Kate is moved into a facility. Even though Kate is disappearing more each day, David faithfully visits her everyday and begins to think of himself as a married widower
Kate was the one who kept track of all the paperwork in the household so David is finding insurance overwhelming at times. One day at his wife's facility he meets someone who can help him. Her name is Jane. They develop a relationship. So David, who has never cheated on his wife falls in love. Is it cheating if your spouse doesn't even recognize it?
The book was entertaining - sad, humorous, heart-warming - a bit of everything!
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