Carlsbad Author Writes Inspiring Book About Sister With Alzheimer's

An inspirational book by Carlsbad author Renae Farley, All We Need Is a Happy Ending (178 pages, ISBN-13 978-0982927762) is available for purchase. This story chronicles how the author and her family dealt with her sister’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis; its sadness will tug at your heartstrings, but you will also be inspired by its message of the power of unconditional love.

“This book was written out of passion as I was trying to find a cure for my sister Diane’s disease,” Farley said. “I documented the six-year odyssey in the hope that it would be of help to other families going through what we did, but also to tell the story of Diane’s fight and constant struggle, during which she found her greatest love.”

Farley never aspired to be a writer—she’s an interior designer—but the way she presents her sister’s story, as only someone who lived it could, is powerful and moving. Always seeking a happy ending, Farley waded through insurance forms, dealt with doctors and holistic practitioners, and did everything she could to ease Diane’s growing bewilderment.

“This book really affected me, because it’s an emotional tale that could happen to any family,” said Kathryn Cloward, president of Kandon Unlimited Inc., Kandon Publishing’s parent company. “Renae has worked hard to tell a story that is endearingly personal but also includes a number of very important lessons for us all.”