Down the Memory Hole

by Bonnie Turner

ISBN: 978-1-4116-2316-3
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: Bonnie Turner - Aurorawolf Books
Language: English
Country: United States

Printed: 146 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

Download: 1 documents, 465 KB

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Summer vacation sucks when 12-year-old Buzz Collins shares his room and emotional space with his grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s disease, and his parents forbid him to associate with his best friend, Mitch. The thought of giving up his friendship is bad enough. But how can he relate to someone who forgets his grandson’s name, wears adult diapers, and thinks dog biscuits are people cookies—someone who could die in the night and scare Buzz right out of puberty.

Buzz thinks Alzheimer’s is caused by a traumatic event, such as the train accident that killed Grandpa’s brother Barkley in childhood. The situation turns deadly when Buzz and Mitch—whose friendship Buzz refuses to end—attempt to cure Grandpa of Alzheimer’s disease by recreating the train accident on a hot summer day. (Ages 12 & up)

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Rich, Real and Riveting
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6 Sep 2006 (updated 6 Sep 2006)
I loved Bonnie Turner's "Down the Memory Hole". The characters are so richly developed that I felt as though they could be the family next door. My mother has Alzheimer's and I saw so much of her in Grandpa...especially when he throws his dentures in the wastepaper basket. Bonnie gets into the heads and hearts of the characters and lays them open for all to see. Once I started reading I could not put down the book until the final page. Great job Bonnie.
Who says grandpa sitting is easy?
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13 Jul 2006
Twelve year old Buzz thought so, but he was wrong. Everything started when Grandpa Collins moved in. Grandpa, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease was going to be sharing a room with Buzz for the summer. Buzz really didn't like the idea of this at first. He found grandpa quite annoying. Grandpa seemed to go off into his own little world at times, or as Buzz would say, "Driving away in the Alzheimer". Every night, grandpa would count aimlessly until he fell asleep "4...7...2...". Buzz wanted to cure his grandpa's Alzheimer's... he had an idea.

I read this book in one sitting. It seemed as if the pages were turning themselves.

-John Albrecht
Captivating
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5 Jul 2005
This is a great story. After reading the preview I bought the book but could not wait to leave some feedback. I would highly recommend reading the preview. The story pulls you along, the people seem real, and I already care about these characters. I think Down the Memory Hole will stand as an example of the excellent quality of work available through Lulu.
A great story [ No Rating ] 30 May 2005
This was a great book. She uses comedy to describe serious issues for instance grandpa asking where he is and Buzz responds by saying he is China or on the moon. Someday, someone you care about may get Alzheimer's and reading this book gives a great insight on what it may be like taking care of this person. A great book for all to enjoy.
STORY TELLING AT ITS BEST
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24 Feb 2005
Bonnie Turner has the gift of story telling that few writers ever demonstrate. A true page turner. Excellent work.
Goran K. King
Wide-eyed innocent storytelling
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16 Feb 2005 (updated 16 Feb 2005)
I'm not used to reading children's books, but in my opinion this work does a great job conveying difficult subject-matter in a way that is accessible and non-threatening to youth. It tells a heart-warming story of compassion, doubt, and courage. Using believable characters, the author leads us through a variety of emotions and insights about the human condition. The language is rich in texture, while at the same time understandable and clear. I think this will appeal to a large population of readers.
another superb effort
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4 Feb 2005
It is ironic that as medical care improves people in advanced countries tend to live longer, and so become more prone to Alzheimer's. This is a story beautifully told, and without false sentimentality which would ruin it. Excellent!
Excellent writing!
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3 Feb 2005
As I started reading your preview, I was captivated by the experience that Buzz was going through, I will be purchasing a copy so that I can finish reading it, my mind is turning over all the possible scenarios. Having lived with a grandmother who had alzheimer's i can somewhat relate to what Buzz is feeling. Keep writing this story is excellent!

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