Published Tributes

Many people find writing to be a valuable way to process their experiences while caring for a family member or friend who has FTD.  These books have been written to honor a loved one, or share personal perspectives of the impact of FTD. 

An Evolution of Love: Life and Love with FTD

by Marie Sykes and Michelle Stafford

Bob Sykes passed away on April 7, 2006 from frontotemporal dementia (FTD) at the age of 50.  He struggled mightily with this illness and his wife and daughter struggled with him, gaining an even greater respect for this fine man, as he slowly succumbed to a progressive and irreversible form of dementia. 

Purchase at:  www.anevolutionoflove.com   or Amazon.com

And Two Shall Become One

by Jim Cardosi

After the death of his wife Cindy in July 2008, Jim Cardosi wrote this book for his children to honor her memory.  Written as a tribute their love and commitment to each other, Cardosi portrays the spirit of a woman fully devoted to her family and her faith. (A portion of the proceeds of sales of this book will be donated to AFTD).

Purchase at Amazon.com or www.allbookstores.com

I Can’t Hear the Music Anymore: One Family’s Journey with Frontotemporal Dementia, 2nd edition

by Linda Anne Bentz Parsons

The author tells the story of her husband, Douglas Parsons, who has FTD. Short practical chapters tell of changes in independence, social interaction, reasoning and judgment, as well as caregiving issues.  The book is written to give faith and hope that people are not alone in their journey with FTD.

To purchase send $10 check or money order to Linda A. Parsons, 222 Chicago Place NW, Canton, Ohio 44703 or email or at: laparsons61@sbcglobal.net

If you have published a book or memoir that you would like to share with others, please let us know at info@ftd-picks.org or 866-507-7222.