The Marathon Years
Chapter Index
THE START-LINE (Intro Part 1)
4 years earlier a devastating medical diagnosis stung Alan into action. Now, in his late 60s, he was representing his country for the first time – in a marathon.
Cream and Marshmallows
That dementia diagnosis. Perhaps not so much a death sentence as a life challenge.
THE FIRST MILES (Intro Part 2)
Hazards and anxieties as Alan runs the first couple of miles of his marathon. Is everything out of control? Can he make it to the end? Opening Part 2 of the book.
The Queen of Christmas
December was always a wonderful month, with all the Swedish traditions Lena taught us … until dementia stepped in.
Learning the Ropes
People keep telling Alan what a great job he’s doing. They think he’s a care natural. How little they know!
First Encounters
Lena remembers Beirut well, but is that where she first met Alan? Truth matters in the mental health clinic.
Coming Out
It’s hard to tell friends about a partner’s dementia diagnosis. This is how Alan went public — and how Lena reacted.
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