The Fountain of Youth

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Pub Date 19 May 2017 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2018

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“Two generations of dementia are enough!” Robert Glickman declares in his quest to die with dignity and the likelihood he will be next. To that end, he uses his grandson’s sixth grade quiz book, a locked away metal box, and a secret weapon that eventually comes back to haunt him.

In the meantime, he is embroiled in the lives of other residents: his neurotic sister, Essie who plots to steal his secret weapon for herself; beautiful Christina Abernathy, a retired psychotherapist he instantly falls in love with; Hester, a young server at the Fountain who suffers from progressive mutism; Boyle, a man of mystery with a questionable past for good or evil (Glickman isn’t sure which); and Boyle’s grandson, Santini, a troubled young man caught between the dope dealers he runs with and the FBI wanting to use him.

Will Glickman and Essie beat dementia? Can he win over Christina? And what about Hester, Boyle, and Boyle’s grandson?

“Two generations of dementia are enough!” Robert Glickman declares in his quest to die with dignity and the likelihood he will be next. To that end, he uses his grandson’s sixth grade quiz book, a...


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While this is my usual read I decided to give it a go because like most people this has touched my family.,A good read that held my interest and had me going through every emotion this author had a great sense of humour and that really came through in the story I would recommend this book.

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The Fountain of Youth by Steve Shear

Title - The Fountain of Youth
Author - Steve Shear
Published - May '17
Publisher - Wild Rose Press Inc.
Pages - 298
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £12.99 Kindle - £3.84
ISBN - 1509213899

Robert Glickman is sick and tired of watching his family and friends struck down by terrible illnesses such as Dementia, Alzheimer's cancer and Parkinson's. Glickman arms himself with his grandsons quiz book, he is determined to fight.

Having worked in care and looked after people with these terrible illnesses I know how terrible they are and the effect they have not just on the patient but the family and friends too.

This book does a wonderful job of showcasing the horrors of these illnesses and the struggle and adventures one man goes through to beat the odds. Glickman is an incredibly caring mn and this is shown throughout the whole book. A great read, with an interesting and informative plot. Wonderfully written characters.

A must-read for anyone who is going through similar situations or for anyone interested in the progression and effects these illnesses have on everybody involved in the care of the person suffering. Or just for someone looking for their next great read.

Thank You to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating - Four out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes

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Thank you for the advanced copy of this book.

This book really opens your eyes and let's us see the other side of this horrible disease.. my grandmother died after having Alzheimer's, she was no longer herself, now my dad has dementia... it saddens me that there is still no cure.. it really gets one thinking...

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