Author Talk: Jeanne Simonoff on "Woman of Valor"

In this moving memoir of family, memory, and caregiving, Woman of Valor traces the long shadow of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia across multiple generations of one family. Rich with vivid sensory memories and grounded in the traditions of a Russian-Jewish family, the memoir captures the small details that endure even as loved ones fade: the scent of lavender talc, the taste of oranges, the rituals of home, and the emotional bonds that survive profound loss. Both intimate and universal, Woman of Valor speaks to caregivers, adult children, and anyone who has watched someone they love slowly change through dementia. Written with compassion, honesty, and moments of unexpected humor, this memoir offers comfort, recognition, and the reminder that love can persist even in the face of forgetting.

Join Simonoff at Vista Grande Public Library, Nov 21st from 1-3pm, for a book reading and audience discussion on caregiving, family, and love. Available for purchase at The Ark Bookstore…