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Amnesia is an intriguing concept. Writers and producers try to imagine what it must be like, and their stories and movies tell of the fascinating adventures they can only imagine people with no memories must have.
Absent Memories is the real-life story of a 57-year old woman with epilepsy who lost all memories of her first 47 years. Her life after that could probably be described as an adventure, and it's proven to be fascinating to people she's met. Her perspective, however, is quite different. Rebecah's story tells how she has dealt with this incomprehensible misfortune to build a foundation for a rewarding life. It offers convincing evidence that, with enough persistence and hard work, anyone can learn how to deal with unimaginable obstacles.
Anyone who reads this book will get a greater understanding of some of the real issues faced by people with memory loss, and with epilepsy.
Absent Memories is perfect for book clubs; it's short and its subject provides fuel for lively discussions. It's also great for gift-giving!