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The Ferocity of the Human Spirit as a Spousal Caregiver - This book will change your life. A story filled with passion, triumph, and defeat, along with ultimate redemption when signs came from the other side. The thought of being given a ""Life Sentence"" in a second marriage ends with a gift. It provides the reader with an honest and raw account of what it's like to live with a spouse diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia and Alzheimer's. The author's book sales will give back to the Alzheimer's Association, ""A percentage of the net profits will be donated to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.""

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In her debut memoir, author Felicity Jean spills her heart using raw, unabridged, unrehearsed honesty comprised of equal parts love and longing. From breakdown to breakthrough moments, she gifts readers a rare glimpse into life after death, vulnerability, resilience, and hope for the future. I found myself cheering her on, whispering, Yes, you can, during the darkest of dark hours of a journey most women pray they will never have to experience or navigate. - Armen Bacon, Author of Griefland An Intimate Portrait of Love, Loss and Unlikely Friendship A must read for any spousal caregiver, Felicity Jean's Free Fall is a heartbreaking, harrowing, but ultimately uplifting account of her husband's Early Onset Dementia and Alzheimer's and her valiant efforts to care for him. Filled with adventure and humor, tragedy and sadness, redemption and, ultimately, undying love, this book tells a story that is necessary and speaks to so many readers faced with similar challenges. - Stephen Church, Author of I'm Just Getting to the Disturbing Part of Work, Fear, and Fatherhood Free Fall is a deeply affecting memoir about love and loss. Felicity Jean opens her heart and offers readers a tender and unusual gift - an honest story that grapples with the complications and joys of caring so completely for a husband with Alzheimer's. This is an amazing book. - Carole Firstman, Author of Origins of the Universe and What It All Means In her book, Free Fall, Felicity Jean, shares her poignant memoir of navigating the caregiver/advocate role with a spouse diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia six years after their promising second marriage. With love and gentle grace, and at times a feisty spirit, she makes difficult decisions for her husband and for herself. A love story with a message of faith, and hope culminating in mysterious messages sent to her from beyond the grave, the reality their love will never die. - Janice Stevens, Author of An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 North, Central and South I found this to be a well written book with Felicity sharing her thoughts and emotions as she was experiencing them. As a leader of a church group that occasionally deals with similar situations, I do think it could be a useful tool for them to know they are not alone in their journey. With Felicity, she was sharing her great love for her husband and the tragedy of losing him to a difficult illness and subsequent death. It could also apply to someone losing a parent or child. - H.B., A Church Leader The best book I've read in the past 5 years...and I read a ton! If anyone has had to deal with a family member or close friend with Alzheimer's/Dementia, which I have, you have heartfelt understanding and love for Felicity Jean. Very well written, with the truth and emotion only one who has taken this journey can truly appreciate! For those who have had to live through this experience, or may have to, this is a must read, no question! - Paul F., An Avid Reader After only 5 years of an idyllic marriage, Felicity Jean finds that her husband's memory is starting to slip. With refreshing honesty, she tells the story of his departure into Alzheimer's, which involves losing him twice--once to the disease and once to his final crossing over. Hers is a journey of determination, inspiration and hope as she learns what Joseph Cambell has shared: 'Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.' Highly recommended! - Susan F., PHD.

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