Autographed "Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece" by Ami Simms

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Description
Autographed copy of Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece by Ami Simms. The book features photographs from a traveling quilt exhibit depicting the quiltmakers' experiences with Alzheimer's.
"Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece" is an exhibit of 52 extraordinary art quilts about Alzheimer's disease that is traveling throughout the United States.
The work of 54 quilt artists from 30 states, plus one artist from New Zealand is represented in the exhibit. The artists, many internationally renowned, offer poignant interpretations of the Alzheimer's experience in fiber. Themes include imaginings of an existence stripped of memory and learning; gritty illustrations of the anger, frustration, and stress of care-giving; beautiful tributes to loved ones taken by Alzheimer's; and the anticipation of a future cure. They are quilts of heartbreak and hope. Each artist statement is paired with a fact about Alzheimer's.
Special Instructions
Bidder is responsible for Shipping and Handling fee if necessary, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Hard items will be shipped via UPS and billed at standard industry rates; gift cards will be mailed via postal mail. Items may also be picked up from the Alzheimer's Association office in Falmouth, Maine.