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In this memoir of love loss and Lewy body dementia LBD Mary Lou Falcone takes readers on a cathartic journey of caregiving that is filled with hope laughter and tears At the age of ten Mary Lous life was forever changed when her father had a severe stroke that took away his ability to speak While her mother worked three jobs Mary Lou cared for not only her father but two younger siblings Echoes of her childhood challenge return when she later faces the biggest test of her life her soulmate of fortyseven years the celebrated artist Nicky Zann is diagnosed with the littleknown disease Lewy body dementia which ultimately claims his life As her beloved husband s sole caregiver throughout this difficult period Mary Lou discovers invaluable resources for dealing with LBD all of which she shares with her readers In addition to Mary Lou s firsthand account of her extraordinary journey many friends and family including worldrenowned classical musicians opera divas directors and actors share their perspectives on her resilience in these pages She emerges from great loss transformed and energized as will the readers of I Didnt See It Coming