Descent into Dementialand Paperback – Large Print, November 21, 2025

Descent into Dementialand: A True Life Love Story“I love you as much as I ever did. It’s still me inside ...”For almost six decades, Sherry and her husband, Mike, have been by each other’s side. Throughsuccess and loss, hope and devastating trauma, they have shared a life of indomitable love andsolidarity. Then, in 2018, that life was shattered when Mike was diagnosed with logopenicprogressive aphasia, a rare and progressive form of dementia. But the signs had been presentfor some time. So began Mike’s journey into Dementialand—a terrifying place of no return. Asalways, Sherry was right by his side.In this heartbreaking, yet love- and hope-filled memoir, part case study, Sherry candidly shareswith the reader their lives both before and after the diagnosis. She theorizes about the rootcauses of Mike’s disease—still so mysterious to medical professionals—and enlightens thereader with resources providing academic context.First and foremost, however, this is a warts-and-all journal about the reality of living with thecruel condition ... the heartbreaking moments as well as the happy ones. It is a must-read foranyone searching for hope amid the despair. And, above all, proof that, through it all, the onething Mike has never forgotten is his love for Sherry.“A powerful book—five stars could never measure the quality of her writing, nor the impact thiswork will have on her readers. Bravo, Sherry Hobbs!”— Christopher Amato, Author, Peace River Village, Shadow Investigation“I finished this book in two days—I couldn’t stop reading about Sherry’s love for Mike and theways Mike reciprocated even as his condition deteriorated. A must-read!”— Cam Torrens, Award-Winning Author“Learning to live in the moment is a skill we should all strive for—we have so much to learnfrom her husband, Mike, and his dog.”— Lisa Febre, Award-Winning Author of Round the Twist and Welcome to the BrightProceeds from sales of Descent into Dementialand will be donated to Alzheimer’s research. Read more