Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for gifting me this amazing memoir by Amy Bloom - 5 stars!
Amy started noticing changes in her husband, Brian, that became too hard to ignore. When a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's came, they were both devastated, but Brian was determined to exit life on his own terms. Together, they made the decision to travel to Dignitas in Switzerland who facilitates assisted suicide.
No matter your feelings on assisted suicide, this is a beautifully written love story. Unfortunately, all great love stories end in death - something none of us are comfortable thinking about. Amy alternates chapters dealing with preparing for and their trip to Switzerland with their love story, family life and her grief. It's a story she tells with humor, truth and compassion. I couldn't put it down and my heart aches for all involved!
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