Releasing Her: Wrestling Peace from the Jaws of Alzheimer's

Very informative autobiographical documentation of one family's journey with Alzheimer's. This book is very well written, I especially liked how the bible verses and the family's faith that assisted them in the struggles of the journey were chronicaled in the book. The description of Alzheimer's stages and the importance of self-care for the caretakers were great additions to this book. This book brought me to tears, made me laugh, enlightened, and strengthened me, it took me back to a time when I cared for my parents. I really appreciate Dr Watkins for sharing such a personal journey, it wastherapeutic for me even after nearly 27 and 17 years following the deaths of my parents. I recommend this book to everyone, I viewthis book as an instructional manual for survival through any xery difficult journey. Looking forward to meeting Dr Watkins.

My Childhood friend Cheryl D. Watkins, PhD has written a book called Releasing Her. The journey her sisters and she had to take with their Mother having Alzheimer’s. The Journey they wouldn’t have been able to take without the presence of God in there life. Full of information if you are walking in this same journey.The Book helped me out of place that I felt I wouldn’t be able to move forward. For every person that reads this book, I think they will walk away with a different testimony to share. God presence is in all of the words that make up this book. I hope that you read and share your thoughts with the author, your family and friends. Thank you Cheryl and Sisters for sharing a personal journey of your life with us.

Dr. Cheryl Watkins takes us inside her experience with her mother as this disease ravaged her mind and body. She gives us, the reader, not only descriptions of events but allows us into her thoughts and feelings as well. Anyone who has, or is experiencing any form of dementia in a loved one can read this book and find a sense of kindred understanding. The helpful suggestions left me with a sense of direction and hope. I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing the ravages of dementia on a loved one, and to anyone who wants a better understanding of that journey.

In some ways Releasing Her is a how-to-book. How to love, support and care for your loved one through a debilitating illness—in this case, Alzheimer’s, and keep the faith. It’s also a beautiful, moving tribute to a loving, supporting mother from her loving daughter. And it’s a trip down memory lane, capturing many memorable experiences of Black family life, growing up on Chicago’s south side. It is masterly written and I enjoyed every minute of it!

Releasing Her: Wrestling Peace from the Jaws of Alzheimer's is an amazing story! Dr. Cheryl Watkins describes how her mother aged gracefully, while wrestling with Alzheimer's. I could not put this book down. This is an amazing read for everyone to connect through the power of story. There is a benefit to reading the stories of others so that we ourselves can heal. This is definitely a book that connects us all.

Please take time to read this important and moving book! Cheryl Watkins, PhD captures the joy and strength of her mother and the touching journey of care she and her family undertook. The story is moving and the book provides important reflection space for those who may be experiencing a similar journey.

A well written firsthand account of a family’s struggle with dementia. And how they saw their way through. A must read.