Finding the right words: A Story of Literature, Grief, and the Brain Cindy Weinstein with Dr. Bruce Miller
Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021
“With neurologist Bruce L. Miller's illuminating medical commentary, Cindy Weinstein's narrative is at once informative and moving, useful and heartbreaking. Clinicians, family members of those with memory disorders, and readers of memoir and scientific nonfiction alike will feel privileged to experience this rich conversation.”
― Suzanne Koven, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Finding the Right Words by Cindy Weinstein, with Dr. Bruce L. Miller, combines a personal memoir with scientific insight. The book traces Weinstein's journey through the grief and challenges of losing her father, Jerry, to Alzheimer's disease, from his early diagnosis in 1985 until his death in 1997. As an English professor, Weinstein uses literature to help articulate her emotions, but she also delves into the science of dementia, working with Dr. Miller to understand the neurological basis of the disease. The book intertwines their perspectives—Weinstein's personal narrative and Dr. Miller's medical expertise—to offer a comprehensive view of Alzheimer's and memory loss. It's a poignant and educational exploration, offering insights for families facing similar challenges.