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by Claude Bachand (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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This is a memoir about two people growing up during and after the Great Depression, their deep and enduring love, and how they coped with Parkinson's disease.
The way that Dotty and Claude Bachand went about day-to-day living, as Dotty's Parkinson's symptoms steadily worsened, is the subject of about half of the memoir. In depth, you'll learn how they dealt with problems like mobility, balance, eating, dressing, tremors, disorientation, and difficulty with talking and swallowing. They adapted. For instance, they'd sit in the back row of the movies so in the event Dotty suffered from shaking, they wouldn't disturb the other patrons; they'd ask a waitress to bring Dotty's iced tea with a lid and a straw in case she knocked it over; and Claude always carried four men's handkerchiefs because of Dotty's drooling.
You'll be there during an hour-long session with a noted Parkinson's specialist; be in emergency rooms, where Dotty is treated after two serious falls; and see how the couple dealt with her violent shaking (dyskinesia), which was especially troublesome at bedtime.
The memoir first takes you back to the time when the two grew up in Southbridge, a small mill town in central Massachusetts, in families where money was scarce because of the bad economic times and because their fathers spent every night in a barroom, downing highballs with a beer chaser.
In contrast with Dotty, who was quiet and well-disciplined, Claude had a relatively free rein, was a bit of a scamp, and had behavioral problems at home and in school. He frequently felt the sting of his mother's switch and his teachers' yardsticks. Yet, with the help of the G.I. Bill, he did surprisingly well in college. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism, summa cum laude, from Louisiana Tech University, where he was editor of the school newspaper for three years. Then with an assistantship, he earned a master's degree at the University of Illinois Graduate School of Journalism and Communications. He worked as a reporter for a daily newspaper, then for United Press International, and spent most of his career in public relations and marketing.
After college, he met Dotty and the two were married and raised three children. They had a loving and happy, 45-year marriage, despite the Parkinson's.
In 1998, Claude retired and the couple move to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. A year later, Dotty was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

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February 11, 2012
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00787QOZS
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 453 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 295 pages

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Danny

I highly recommend this book

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2012

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I finished this book, Please Stop, last night. Bachand has done a beautiful job of telling his story. And, his story is a great story, sad, touching, affecting, but also candid, funny, entertaining, and informative. I commend Bachand for his openness and honesty, as well as his terrific writing skills. I did not cry with him at the end, but I came so near as to make no difference.

I hope this book gets a wide readership because it deserves that. I doubt Bachand wrote this book to be a best-seller, probably more as a legacy for his children and grandchildren and friends. But, this book is more than just Bachand's story. The parts that precede Dotty's illness are a story of American life that I think everyone would benefit from reading. I would love to see him write another book expanding on his childhood memories.

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Just Helen

Nostalgic and sobering

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015

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As I am about the same age as the writer, I enjoyed the first few chapters describing his life as a child and that of is wife's. Brought back many memories of a much simpler life (except we had heat in our house). Many of the same revelations about his wife's condition were discovered by my husband and I before, when and after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. I hope there comes a time when a story about Parkinson's could have a happy ending....

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Robin Normandin

wonderful, loving tribute

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2012

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I recently purchased this book for my stepdad, Larry Duval. What a loving, honest tribute by Claude to his wife, Dotty. This book is filled with rich history from the beginning to the loving end. I could not put it down! It's brutal honesty when a loved one struggles and lives with Parkinson's and the complete devotion of her caregiver Claude, as he struggles and succeeds to help his wife live while she is dying. Anyone, and we will all be there at some point in our lives, can learn so much from reading this book! You will laugh, you will cry, you will smile, but most of all you will see, feel, and remember what really matters in this journey we call life. I highly recommend this book.

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jerry

riveting

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2012

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Growing up in the 30's and 40's I was very interested in reading about someone else of that era. My family and neighborhood was not as colorful as Claude and Dottie's. But it was a good read in one afternoon. it has been 3 years since Maggie was going to their home about 3 times a week. I can also personally attest to her wonderful caring ways since she is my lovely wife. It was not easy for her to get the sad news that final day. Claude made their life come alive for me. It was privelidge to know Dottie and Claude through Maggie's perspective. Gerald Lehmann

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Beth, Florissant, MO

Please Stop

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2013

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It was just O.K. More of the book was devoted to background info and less about dealing with this dreadful illness.

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Ruth

I thought it was a heart warming love story of a husband and father who told all ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014

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I thought it was a heart warming love story of a husband and father who told all about the family's growing up and how their life evolved. His wife got Parkinson disease which sadly has no cure. I thought it was very interesting.

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015

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I really like this book. It was very inspirational as well as sad. I thought this husband and wife coped wonderfully with Parkinsons.. They enjoyed life together as much as possible right up to the end. In addition, the book covers their life from the time they met through almost 45 years together. If you're older you will enjoy the nostalgia. It reminds you of a time gone by. Haven't heard Dr. Spock's name mentioned in years.. Very enjoyable book in spite of the sad parts .

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Adriana McGrath

Engaging and well-written story that is tough to put down

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2012

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I found Please Stop to be a wonderful read. Not only is the book very well-written, the story itself is both engaging and inspiring. The author and his wife had a special partnership, and together managed through the good times and the more challenging periods, particularly near the end of the author's wife's life. I had difficulty putting the book down as I was continually eager to see what was the next adventure/location/job/challenge that the couple would face. I highly recommend this book.

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Moggie40minor

very intresting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2013

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Intresting account of a mans life and the struggle he and his wife had when faced with parkinsons. Made me cry a little

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Shazzie p

What a good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2013

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The writing is fine, there are no errors. It is a very poignant story about finding out your wife has Parkinsons disease and coping with it.

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Jw

Please stop

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2015

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Very good read, made me cry towards the end. I have worked with many Parkinson's disease patients, it was just very educational to see the other side of the disease from a loved ones perspective.

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