The Man In the Mirror and Other Strangers: Looking at Alzheimer’s Disease through the Life and Experiences of a Caregiver Wife

The Man in the Mirror and Other Strangers is a personal memoir of a wife’s journey into caregiving as she looks after her beloved husband, the love of her life, who gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s a heartbreaking love story of complications and a guide for the tired, stressed out, and overwhelmed caregivers of Alzheimer’s and beyond who can no longer take care of themselves – or have forgotten how to.

Whether you are a new caregiver or old, supporting a victim of Alzheimer’s or any other disease, this book will hopefully give you the strength and courage to deal with your complicated feelings, raw emotions, and hard days.

Praise for ‘The Man in the Mirror’:

“The Man In The Mirror and Other Strangers is a very personal accounting of a caregiver’s journey in dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer’s. The author gives lots of self-help suggestions for anyone who is providing caregiving. Captivating read!”
-Sharon Perrino (Retired School Administrator/Caregiver)

“Jenny Zimmer is a master at reaching deep into a heart and writing so that the reader feels the emotions she hopes they will find helpful and reassuring. This book evolved to encourage other caretakers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s on their journey. Her insights and demonstrated care should do that with an emphasis on “love”. I enjoyed every page!”
-Barbara Kallmeyer (Jenny’s writing friend)

“Jenny, I had the opportunity to read your book this afternoon. I think you did an incredible job of conveying the physical and emotional hardships of being a caregiver. However, I think the book is much more than a guide for care givers, I think it is a life guide for all of us. As I read your book, I was reminded that we never know what life has in store so we should cherish the moments we have together. I found your book to be a lesson in loving, caring, and focusing on the things within our control. Your book was emotionally moving and truly inspiring. You did a wonderful job.”
-John Tepe (Executive Director at the care facility where Jenny’s husband was for 16 months)

“Jenny has written an inspiring story about a devastating disease and its effects on the caregiver. The manuscript held my attention from the first word to the last. I believe this book will help other caregivers who seek to find someone who understands the difficulties ahead and suggests ways to face many of the problems. “The Man in The Mirror” is actually a love story, authentic and touching, but realistic as well. Bravo!”
-Noel Zeiser (Facilitator of Green Township Writers Group and Author of “The Pearl Street Flood” & “Salute the Moon”)

“I found this book to be beautifully crafted, brutally honest, touchingly poignant, and filled with wisdom and grace. It speaks not only about the difficulties of Alzheimer’s but also about the character and love of the author. Sharing your personal story will inspire others to approach the trials of loss and grief with courage and hope. Beautifully done.”
-Ken Kluener (Jenny’s writing friend)

“This book is so beautifully written. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for having the courage to share your journey in such as honest, yet loving way! Your unwavering love for your husband shines throughout the book. He was lucky to have you in both the good and not so good years. I know everyone will benefit from reading this book.”
-Donna Pellman (Jenny’s friend)