This is an interesting book that is part memoir and part information. The author was abruptly told that she had an extremely high risk of Alzheimer's (something like 93%) when she did genetic testing to try to find answers about an unrelated medical condition that she was struggling with, and the news sent her into a tailspin. She eventually moved on to create a charity to raise money for research and went public with her story. The book is co-authored by a doctor who has done extensive research on Alzheimer's.

The book talks somewhat about what people can do to minimize their risk of Alzheimer's and also about research. The doctor focuses a little too much on things like hope for a vaccine, which seems like a dubious goal in light of the nature of the disease and what we now know about it. There is some good advice from Ms. Tyrone in terms of lifestyle changes and also coming to terms with it when you learn that you have a high risk.

My rating system:

1 = hated it
2 = it was okay
3 = liked it
4 = really liked it
5 = love it, plan to purchase, and/or would buy it again if it was lost

I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.

Writing fluctuates between memoir and consumer driven non-fiction describing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) genetics, risk, risk reduction, and care giving. Authors are a woman stunned by the knowledge she is genetically predisposed to AD and a medical expert who studies and works with patients with AD. The book is resplendent with information but less engaging as memoir.

Particularly good areas include the expected associations made between lipids, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. More helpful are the associations with traumatic brain injury and the focus on the challenges of being a caregiver. Future medical developments in the field of AD are described thoughtfully and with hope.

People known to be at high risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or in its very early stages will benefit from this book. I have already recommended it to a patient struggling with a diagnosis of early AD who had been feeling helpless. The book is empowering - and will lead to greater health for those who read it

Thank you Net Galley for the free ARC.

Memoir about being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and discussion about the inheritance and possible epigenetic causes. Advise on possible prevention.