Since my husband and I care for both of our parents with memory issues I almost passed this book by thinking I could not read a sad memoir about Alzheimer’s .
This book is not a sad memoir , it is a great tool for caretakers . The author a former Governor of our state writes with the presence of a kind father trying to tell you, caretaker how to ask for help and take care of yourself . His lines about connection beyond personality and on a soul level were so beautiful they made me cry tears of relief and gratitude for feeling hope for those unnameable experiences in life . This book reminded me of talking to your friend’s dad when you are a kid who gives you comforting advice . There are many reasons to read this book mainly to really understand how important it is to take care of your home health before it is too late and to never say you will never do certain things . Life changes and we have to accept what changes are before us . Beautiful book one I will buy to gift to my little libraries in town to help those silent caretakers in their homes tucked from the world . I loved the inclusion of the journal entries from his wife Elaine a rare opportunity to see the view of the disease from the person them self . Reading the words of such a loving couple through tough life experiences helps build resilience in us to see life doesn’t always go our way but we can still go on . Highly recommend this book that was a copy from Netgalley given to me in exchange for my review .

The title of this book caught my eye. I felt this book would allow me a better understanding of what caregivers go through when dealing with Alzheimer's. And it delivered.

Martin and Elaine were high school sweethearts. Wife, homemaker, mother, politician's wife... all taken away from her memory. Reading about such a strong woman slipping away to this disease is heart wrenching. There are excerpts from her journal in which you can feel her frustration, denial, heartbreak.

Marty loses himself. His life is ever changing in a negative direction as he goes from husband to caretaker. This leads to health issues, depression and frustration. After utilizing the many sources (which he notates in his book), he does eventually get as back on track as one can.

My Two Elaines is a quick read. If you are dealing with Alzheimer's in any way, I would suggest you read this book.

As a current caregiver, this book is all too relevant. It was enlightening to read the caregiver journey from a male perspective. The book is reading a love story but also getting advice from your best friend. Highly recommend!

I love reading books about various illnesses and disease that I am not super familiar with so I cant get an idea of what it is like to live with them. This book was exactly that and then some. Not only does the author put you in the shoes of someone handling Alzheimer's in their everyday life but he also gives you practical advice and little tidbits of knowledge about the illness that could be very beneficial for someone that had a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

This is one of the most loving and heartbreaking stories I have ever read. My heart goes out to this couple who were there for each other, in sickness and health.