As his life is reduced to moments of clarity, the true power of thought and his ability to connect to the world shines through.Ī testament to the beauty of memory, Losing My Mind is more than just an account of Alzheimer's, it is the captivating story of one man's battle to stay connected with the world. The Free Press/Simon & Schuster (New York), 2002, pp. But to DeBaggio, memory is more than just an account of a time long past, it is one's ability to function, to think and ultimately, to survive. Journal of Alzheimerâs Disease 5 (2003) 263â264 IOS Press Book review Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at Life with Alzheimerâs by Thomas DeBaggio. DeBaggio poignantly depicts one of the most important parts of our lives - remembrance - and how we tend to overlook it. DeBaggio started writing on the first day of his diagnosis and has continued despite his slipping grasp on his memory.ĭeBaggio paints a vivid picture of the splendor of memory and the pain that comes from its loss. Losing My Mind is an extraordinary first-person account that charts the ups and downs of early onset Alzheimer's - a form of the disease which can he particularly ravaging to younger, more alert minds. After it subsequent battery of tests, DeBaggio joined the legion of twelve million others afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.
One winter day, he told his doctor during a routine exam that he had been stumbling into forgetfulness. When Tom DeBaggio turned fifty-seven in 1999, he thought he was embarking on the golden years of retirement.
The book is a personal account of one man's struggle with dementia accompanied by an autobiography. When Tom DeBaggio turned fifty-seven in 1999, he thought he was embarking on the golden years of retirement - time to spend with his family, his friends, and the herb garden he spent decades cultivating. 'Losing My Mind' is a well-written book authored by an ex-journalist gone herb-grower who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease at the age of fifty-seven in 1999.
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