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Ament really can tell it like it is, He gives a voice to those who are family caregivers, relating frustrations along with many other emotions that will surely come as they care for loved ones.
He gives helpful insights that will inspire those in the same situation as well as anyone who finds themselves faced by a challenging 'new normal'.
I was touched by the love he has for his wife, and enjoyed reading about becoming a caregiver from the husband's point of view.
Heres a transparent, engaging, and inspiring narrative about one mans experience caring for his wife after she suffers a stroke, a fitting read for anyone who

believes in learning and growing through lifes challenges.


ed at sitelinkOnline Book Club, I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review, This is achingly beautiful and occasuinally amusing account of a former criminaldefense attorney's struggle to help his once articulate, journalist wife deal with the effects of a lifealtering stroke.
i found myself completely absorbed in their story, their love, their dependence on the kindness of others, And satisfied that progress was made, once they stopped resisting life's quixotic currents, . . and truly learned to float, ed on behalf of Readers' Favorite

Learning to Float by Allan Ament is a beautiful and insightful memoir about the authors experiences as a caregiver to his wife after she experiences a stroke.
Deloris, Allans wife of eighteen years, suffered a stroke in, The memoir chronicles the challenges of turning from husband to carer, Allan has to learn to adapt to all the changes in his life, as well as the limitations his wife has to deal with.
Although Deloris recovers moderately well, she is left unable to do many of the things she once did, One of the most poignant parts of the memoir was where he heard from a friend that Deloriss brain was reverted to almost a two year old state.
She had to relearn a lot of things she once did with easy,
I really loved Mr, Aments writing style. He almost has to go on his own journey of selfdiscovery and understanding of his wifes new lifestyle and needs, He doesnt shy away from discussing his difficult moments, especially where he loses his temper with Deloris, Mr. Ament does not hold back for the sake of the reader, Hes completely open and candid about his experiences, I found him to be a very astute individual, with a great emotional capacity, I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has a family member or close friend who has experienced a stroke, Learning to Float by Allan Ament will make you laugh and cry, but most of all, have a deeper understanding and respect for those caring for family members with medical needs.

Allan Ament gives us a thorough and vulnerable account of what he went through and how his life flipped upside down in an instant.
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Learning to Float is a memoir that focuses on the lives of Allan and Deloris Ament, Allan used to be a criminal defense attorney, but after his wife Deloris suffers from a stroke, he becomes her primary caregiver, Next to the household chores, he also needs to take care of Deloris, In his memoir, he tells of how his wifes illness changed his life and hers, their spiritual growth, the ups and downs, how it brought them even closer, and more.


Sometimes, the book is hard to read, It touches upon tough subjects, like illness, taking care of others and having others depend on you, At some point, Allan describes his anger at his wifes illness which is an understandable emotion, but it also shows how much pain he was in at the moment, and its emotional reading.
There are a lot of emotional scenes throughout the books, and if you keep your eyes dry throughout, well, good luck with that.
I certainly couldnt.

Yet at the same time, the book offers humor and hope, and shows that even in dire situations, people can learn to adapt and change, and make the best of it.
Truly inspiring. Allan Ament wrote this book based on his personal experiences, His wife, Deloris had a stroke and Allan made the decision to become her fulltime caregiver,

"Doing anything else never crossed my mind she was my wife, my soulmate, and she needed my help, Of course, I would be there for her, I would use my intellect, my rationality to learn and master the skills and knowledge I would need to care for her, I would use the love and gratitude as sources of energy to keep me afloat through this journey, "

The title LEARNING TO FLOAT is based on how a leaf acts when it lands in water, The leaf does not struggle, it does not try to get away, it floats along wherever the water takes it, Sometimes the water is calm and peaceful and sometimes there are Rapids to contend with, but the leaf continues to float,

Allan's writing is emotionally raw while also being intellectually stimulating, He writes with truthfulness and introspection which many memoir authors lack, He holds nothing back and readers will love him at times and at times they won't, but at least he is truthful, He has not sugarcoated his actions or reactions and people who have been in similar situations will recognize his brutal honesty,

Though it may not have been his intention, but LEARNING TO FLOAT is also a story of truelove, Wedding vows usually include a vow to love each other "In sickness and in Health", but thankfully many couples never need to find out if they can uphold that vow.
Allan and Deloris had their vow tested and have come through it with an understanding that in marriage, as in life, not everything is always easy.
They now know that love and marriage can sometimes be frustrating and extremely trying, and that if that love is strong enough it will endure.
This memoir proves that true love will inevitably prevail, In my humble opinion, that message is just as important as anything else that readers learn from reading this book,

This is not a selfhelp book or a caregiver guide, It is simply a recounting of Allan and Deloris's journey back to health after Deloris experienced a stroke in the right side of her brain.
However, even though it is not a "guide", it is full of the wisdom Allan has learned during his ordeal, For example, when Deloris was first hospitalized, he needed help, but did not know how to ask for it, in fact, he even felt guilty for thinking about requesting help.
A friend set him straight, Now he says "I cannot fathom how anyone can go through something like this alone, Once I experienced the results of asking for assistance and felt how powerful the sense of needing others, and accepting their help, could be for both parties, it became easier.
What a gift!"

I was going to write that anyone who is currently the caregiver for a loved one should read this book.
However, I am amending that statement, This book should be read by every adult,

Why should every adult read this book

The answer is simple: You just never know when you may become a caregiver and having an insight into what it may be like will be invaluable.


With an aging population, many people are finding themselves taking care of their elderly parents, Older people may find themselves caring for a spouse,

So, in closing my advice is to buy and read this book as soon as possible, and hope that you never find out firsthand what Allan experienced.


I rate this memoir asout ofand will be recommending this book to all of my friends and family.


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