A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease Paperback – 16 March 2023
by Daniel Gibbs (Author), Teresa H. Barker (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (88)
Dr Daniel Gibbs is one of 50 million people worldwide with an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Unlike most patients with Alzheimer's, however, Dr Gibbs worked as a neurologist for twenty-five years, caring for patients with the very disease now affecting him. Also unusual is that Dr Gibbs had begun to suspect he had Alzheimer's several years before any official diagnosis could be made. Forewarned by genetic testing showing he carried alleles that increased the risk of developing the disease, he noticed symptoms of mild cognitive impairment long before any tests would have alerted him. In this highly personal account, Dr Gibbs documents the effect his diagnosis has had on his life and explains his advocacy for improving early recognition of Alzheimer's. Weaving clinical knowledge from decades caring for dementia patients with his personal experience of the disease, this is an optimistic tale of one man's journey with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Soon to be a documentary film on MTV/Paramount +.
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D healthy
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on 10 May 2025
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Great Read
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Laura B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Early onset dementia - you will recognise when it starts
Reviewed in Germany on 25 March 2025
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I was struggeling for years with a subjective cognitive problem - and it's so difficult to find somebody to help. So I am very glad I found somebody here who can share this experience.
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Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars A neurologist's personal journey with brain issues
Reviewed in the United States on 4 April 2025
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A very helpful journey for anyone, especially those with, or knows someone, who has concerns about brain health. He explains the APOE gene that indicates your familial likelihood of having brain issues, what to expect on the journey, and a personal journal as to how a neurologist has navigated life with a tattoo (blood bleed) on his brain.
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PC
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book
Reviewed in the United States on 7 July 2025
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Very well witten. Insight is fantastic.
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Susan Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant, easy-to-read book about a difficult subject
Reviewed in the United States on 30 December 2024
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This book about Alzheimers was one of eight to twelve books I recently book about Alzheimer's disease. I like the fact it was written by a neurologist. His insights, knowledge, and personal experience gives some hope to those who deal with this disease. I know several people two have died of the disease, and one friend who has it but is in denial. I want to know more about this disease because it affects so many, and this was a good one to have in my search.
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Sharon B.
5.0 out of 5 stars A more uplifting review on the challenges of Alzheimer’s
Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2024
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I liked that the author was living with Alzheimer’s but was doing his part to partake in changing his life routines to delay the later stages of the disease. Also he is involved in many trials that can potentially have an effect on prevention and treatment.
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Mr. Lee Richey
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on 19 April 2024
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Excellent book for someone who is facing this disease. Very helpful to learn the language of Alzheimer disease and decide what is really important in dealing with different stages.
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baya baya
5.0 out of 5 stars well excellent to read
Reviewed in the United States on 20 August 2023
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love the book very informative can add to my knowledge will share with colleagues
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Mary Farias
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on 5 November 2024
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Dr. Gibbs presents his symptoms without self pity and discusses the effects his symptoms have on his life and his family’s life dispassionately. His comments on current medications and diagnostic tests available are very informative. This is a terrific book to reassure a reader who may fear he/she is experiencing symptoms of dementia.
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Efam E
2.0 out of 5 stars Too academic
Reviewed in the United States on 23 May 2025
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Too academic and not enough practical advice.
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