Where Bluebirds Gather

"It gave years of vacuous nothingness, and those who loved them and cared for them, years of stress, fear, and feelings of helplessness." These are the words a physician uses to describe Alzheimer's Disease in my novel, Where Bluebirds Gather. This story portrays the life of Gladys Ames, as she navigates her 87-year-long journey through life-years of joy and grief, victories and defeats, admirable gains and heartbreaking losses. The story follows her life as an inspirational journalist and a memorable writer. Throughout the book, the specter of Alzheimer's appears-first afflicting Gladdie's grandmother, then her dearest friend, and finally, Gladdie herself.