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The Great Escape: Love, Duty and Defiance
Paperback
Biographies GeneralAging & Elder CareAlzheimer's & Dementia
ISBN13: 9781918131017
Publisher: Cloister House Press
Published: Oct 4 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.32 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Have you ever wondered how to bring your mum, dad, or loved one home from a care facility? I did, and this book shares the story of how I made it happen. It reveals the reasons that drove me, the challenges I faced, and why I refused to give up.
Through these pages, you'll follow a deeply personal journey that shines a light on what the system often overlooks: the unshakable, irreplaceable love that binds families together. This is the kind of love, stronger than iron, that no bureaucracy can sever. It's a reminder that the bond forged through parental love is something no institution can truly understand.
The story is serious in its message, yet peppered with moments of humour, offering insight into how the weight of institutional management can lead you astray, sending you in circles with endless hoops to jump through. But with a little spirit, unwavering faith, and determination, I found my way through every barrier placed in front of me.
This is a testament to love, persistence, and the power of believing there's always a way home.
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