Life Lessons from a Baker’s Dozen:

1 Mother, 13 Children, and their Journey to Peace with Alzheimer’s

The Lonergan Family—Christmas 1975

While growing up in an Irish Catholic family of fifteen, life was often chaotic for Kerry. Yet through it all, her mother was the source of calmness, juggling everyday living with the patience of a saint and the efficiency of an engineer. Full of humor, drama, and inspiring pearls of wisdom, Life Lessons from a Baker’s Dozen, is a tribute to Bobbie Lonergan, an amazing mother who raised thirteen children and who now struggles with Alzheimer’s disease. The story begins with Kerry's heartbreaking question, “How can I ever accept the fact that my mother no longer knows who I am?” Kerry finds the answer through a trip down memory lane that brings laughter, tears, and a personal journey that challenges her faith, but leads her back to her mother’s most powerful life lesson.

The book contains a resources section for anyone whose life has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. It includes information on Alzheimer’s statistics, support groups, online resources, and advocacy. 

 

Ten percent of royalties earned will be donated to Alzheimer’s research and support programs.

 

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