Losing Johanna
Losing Johanna by Zella Smoak, published by Outskirts Press in September 2016, is a 268-page novel that explores the complexities of identity and memory. The story follows Johanna Moss, who, after a successful career as an attorney, returns to her childhood home in Montana. As she attempts to reconcile her past with her present, she faces an unexpected challenge: a thief who threatens to take away the one gift she cherishes most.
This novel delves into Johanna’s experience with Alzheimer’s Dementia, offering insights from both her perspective and that of her loved ones. Readers will find a narrative that is exuberant, funny, and tragic, highlighting the profound humanity in Johanna’s journey through time and memory. The book presents a unique exploration of the medical and biographical aspects of her condition, inviting reflection on the nature of self and the impact of loss on those around her.
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When You Lose Who You Are… What’s Left? Johanna Moss is looking forward to the next stage of her life: after a successful career as an attorney, she decides to move back to her childhood home in Montana, where she will blend the memories of her past with the reality of the woman she’s become. But Johanna doesn’t know that she is being stalked by a thief that will steal from her the one gift she values most. This gripping, gorgeous novel tells the story of her descent into Alzheimer’s Dementia, as experienced by those who love her, and also from Johanna’s own uniquely illuminating point of view. Losing Johanna is exuberant, funny, tragic, and ultimately redemptive. Readers will be inspired by Johanna’s bravery, her humor, and above all, the profound humanity of her journey through time and memory.
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