An absent mind is definitely not absent emotion. This is a beautiful story of a family struggling with a loved one with Alzheimers. Having a mother in early stages of Alheimers myself, this book especially struck home. It seems most books on this subject are written either for or from the perspective of the caregiver. The book \"Still Alice\" was excellent because it was from the patient\'s point of view and I thought it spoke volumes. An Absent Mind combines all aspects when the journey is shared with the thoughts and feelings of the patient, spouse, children and doctor. If there is a redeeming factor in having Alheimers it would be that there is little, if any, physical pain involved for the inflicted. The amount of emotional and pyschological pain is an different story entirely. This story is a short, quick read but a powerful one. I highly recommend it to anyone of any age. Woven in the story of Saul\'s plight, is also the reminder of how powerful our connections are to family -- even as we grow up and sometimes apart. Like a slight shake of sprinkles on a cupcake, the story is topped with the added flavor of how much a word or touch can make to someone\'s feeling of selfworth. It reiterates how important it is that we not only show our loved ones how much they mean to us, but tell them. A great discussion book or just one to enjoy and ponder, \"An Absent Mind\" does not miss the mark.