Twelve Golden Gifts: A Memoir About Family and Dementia
About: Twelve Golden Gifts is Spiri's memoir of her mother Chrisoula's dementia and the family’s experience of diagnosis, care and grief. It combines personal recollections with practical advice described as “golden nuggets”.
At a glance
- A daughter’s tribute to her mother, Chrisoula, as dementia progresses.
- Covers the family’s emotional challenges and experiences navigating diagnosis and care.
- Pairs family stories with practical reflections on living with dementia and coping with grief.
- Chrisoula’s humour and wit are part of the memoir’s account.
Reference price: $36.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Personal family perspective gives the subject a memoir format rather than a clinical overview.
- The listing describes practical reflections alongside the account of diagnosis, care and grief.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Print length: 320 pages |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ABC Books AU |
| Publication date | 26 August 2025 |
| ISBN-10 | 0733343740 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0733343742 |
| Listed dimensions | 15.5 x 2.6 x 23.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 396 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in memoirs about dementia and family caregiving.
- People looking for a personal account that also discusses care challenges and grief.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a medical textbook or a purely clinical guide to dementia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Twelve Golden Gifts about?
It recounts how Spiri and her family came to terms with her mother Chrisoula’s dementia, alongside reflections on care and grief.
Does the book include practical guidance?
The listing describes practical “golden nuggets” about diagnosis, living with dementia and coping with grief, presented within a family memoir.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.
