What's Happening to Grandpa

The aging of loved ones is a difficult transition that nearly all children must face. But when aging includes an illness like Alzheimer's, the challenge to a family is profound. In this poignant book, through the story of young Kate, Maria Shriver once again lends her honest, deeply personal insight and reassuring voice to a topic affecting millions of Americans. Grandpa has always been the best storyteller Kate has ever known, but lately, he seems different. He repeats himself, becomes easily frustrated, and then one day, he even forgets Kate's name. When her mother explains Grandpa's disease, Kate is overwhelmed. What will happen to him? How do her mom and grandma feel about it? Will others in her family get sick too? How will she explain it to her friends and younger siblings? With remarkable strength and creativity, Kate not only explores these questions, but also resolves to cherish her grandpa's life and memories. In doing so, she forges a bond between them that will remain forever in their hearts. As she's done so successfully in her other bestselling children's books, What's Heaven? and What's Wrong with Timmy?, Maria Shriver presents a truly touching story that inspires, guides, and educates-and encourages readers to open their eyes to the beauty and love that our elderly loved ones have to offer.Shriver, Maria is the author of 'What's Happening to Grandpa', published 2004 under ISBN 9780316001014 and ISBN 0316001015.