One Hundred Names for Love

In her follow-up to The Zookeeper's Wife, Diane Ackerman recounts the profound journey of her husband, Paul West, a distinguished writer, who suffers a stroke that robs him of all language except the syllable "mem." Through her beautiful prose, Ackerman intertwines the latest scientific insights on stroke recovery with her personal experience as a caregiver, exploring the challenges and triumphs they face together. This poignant narrative reflects on the resilience of love and the intricate bond of their decades-long marriage.