Overview

When a devoted wife stepped into the role of caregiver for her husband during his journey with dementia, she found solace in journaling - capturing the routines, challenges, and quiet triumphs of daily life. What began as a private coping tool became a heartfelt guide for others walking the same path. Lunches with Ed offers practical insights born from lived experience, not theory. It's a gentle, honest companion for those navigating the emotional terrain of caregiving - validating the sadness, frustration, and fear that often come with it, while also celebrating the moments of laughter, connection, and unexpected joy. Compact and comforting, this book is designed to be kept close - on a nightstand, in a purse, or tucked into a drawer - ready to remind caregivers that they are not alone. Above all, it's a tribute to the enduring love that caregiving calls forth, and the strength found in showing up, day after day.

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""Collier captures both the rawness of grief and the grace that can live inside it, leaving readers with a quiet, enduring sense of hope."" -CT for Readers' Favorite ""The emotional swings felt real...like life. I found myself pausing often just to sit with it...she writes about devotion."" -Literary Titan ""With tenderness and humor, this heartfelt memoir captures their incredible journey together."" -EF for Readers' Favorite ""Not only a story of hope but also of resilience...a thought-provoking work."" -FM for Readers' Favorite

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Judy Collier was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She was educated in the public school system and is a graduate of Temple University. Her employment throughout the years gave her the opportunity to live in several cities before returning to her hometown where she met and married Ed. She has one son and enjoys traveling as a retiree after many years of caregiving.

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