Like Falling Through a Cloud

A Lyrical Memoir of Coping with Forgetfulness, Confusion, and a Dreaded Diagnosis

By: Eugenia Zukerman

Narrated by: Eugenia Zukerman

What if the dreaded world of Alzheimer's was also a world of emotional discovery? Eugenia Zukerman's poetry and simple prose, both heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational, ushers the listener into her world as she unflinchingly examines familial loyalties, moments from her past and present, and the need to face an uncertain future due to the diagnosis of a condition that she truly hopes "will remain unnamed."

Flutist, writer, artistic director of major music series, television journalist, educator, and internet entrepreneur, Zukerman addresses her "lapses and losses" as she confronts and deals with a future under the shadow of her Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Touching, honest, and fearlessly heartfelt, Like Falling Through a Cloud recounts Zukerman's discovery, consultations, and diagnosis, all while navigating the death of her 103-year-old mother, a performance at the Kennedy Center, and the consolidation of her life via a full-time move to upstate New York. As she finds strength in family love, self-examination, and the enduring power of creating music, Zukerman teaches us the importance of living in the now, while accepting that what comes next may remain a mystery.

©2019 East End Press (P)2019 East End Press

Moving and beautiful gift to us all

I cared for my mother I told she passed away from Alz. I thank you for helping me better understand what she might have been thinking and feeling. Keeping you and your family in thought and prayers.

Interesting title drew me in. At 75yrs, I longed for perspective.

All things considered, I am enlightened by her stories. The method of delivery may have been helpful to her, yet the rhyming was very disconcerting to me. Maybe, she thought it was humorous to alieve the depression and fear.
It was courageous of her to write a book and share.