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Book SynopsisThe Man He Used to Be is a moving, darkly comic and ultimately uplifting diary of a daughter caring for her father, while trying to not lose herself.
Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful, brilliant book that also made me laugh. Robyn writes so honestly and normally. I fell in love with her mum and "mad" dad. VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE
I cannot praise this book too highly for its perceptiveness, its realism and its pace. Robyn is an eloquent and articulate writer who brings a very human story to life with a pace that is impressive. JOHN BOWIS OBE, Former MP, Health Minister and MEP
A testament to love, finding strength through humour and the bonds that make us who we are. -- Francesca Brown * STYLIST ONLINE *
A funny, sad and uplifting memoir that unravels Alzheimer's and the unexpected joy of caring for others. * EMERALD STREET *
Very moving, highlighting the impact and the human responses of those trying to cope, as well as the tragedy for the person with dementia. My Mad Dad will help other carers realise they are not alone in how they feel and that their feelings are human. It makes for compelling reading. GORDON WILCOCK, Emeritus Professor of Geratology, University of Oxford
A beautiful book that's full of truth. If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's, this will hit a note. * WOMAN'S WAY *
It also has its own beauty, and we couldn't recommend it more. * HELLO! *
Darkly funny and never without hope. -- Sarra Manning * RED *
[A] touching, humorous and self-deprecating book...Life will always throw shit at you: it's how you deal with it that counts.
My Mad Dad is an essential manual for those of us trying to negotiate our own "Sabbatical of Shite". GREG WISE, actor and author of
Not That Kind of Love
