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This American Life
The book was highlighted in the episode’s credits and mentioned by the host, who noted how the journalist author described correcting her mother when she called her by the wrong name. It was presented as a notable work that explores memory and dementia, aligning with the episode’s focus on those themes. The mention conveyed a strong endorsement, suggesting the title was highly recommended for listeners interested in Alzheimer’s.
Episode: 823: The Question Trap
The book was highlighted in the show's credits as a notable work by Lauren Kessler, indicating its relevance to the episode's themes about memory and dementia.
Special thanks today to Lauren Kessler. Her book is Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's.
I read a book by a journalist named Lauren Kessler. She wrote about how she would correct her own mother when her mother called her by the wrong name.