Into the Mist is a powerful love story that contains important lessons for general readers as well as caregivers. The compelling narrative carries us through the unexpected ordeal of coping with the worsening signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. No reader will take anything for granted ever again. Lena's decline and Paul's devotion will leave us saddened but inspired as the couple manages to live from one moment of joy to the next. After reading the book, we understand that death is not the end; it is the beginning of something mysterious and wonderful. This is an emotional journey into what makes us human.
