Stained Glass Tainted by Dementia

“Stained Glass Tainted by Dementia” by Theodore McDowell is a poetry collection that explores emotions and experiences related to dementia. The first half of the book is a memoir-in-verse weaving themes of dementia, caregiving, love, suffering, forgiveness, hope, and spiritual endurance through the author’s relationship with his dying mother. The memoir also explores Mr. McDowell’s movement from grief to healing after his mother’s death. The second half of the book expands the perspective t...