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This biography recounts the life story of Irving Stone. Irving comes from a traditional North London Jewish family who have been in the United Kingdom since 1905, when his grandparents on both sides arrived fleeing persecution during the Tsarist period of history. Despite any vicissitudes, Irving has always tried to be a positive person, which explains the title of this book.Irving has met many well-known personalities who feature in his story. The reader may find it interesting to read Irving's impressions of them.

I was told by my doctor that I was suffering from stress; but I knew otherwise. This is my story of what it feels like to have a rare form of Alzheimer's. In order to recount it, I have used voice recognition software. As little by little I am deprived of my faculties, I am rendered completely illiterate. It is a cruel trick to play on a novelist. I hope that this book will resonate with all who might read it. Reviews of Valerie Blumenthal's previous books. "Valerie Blumenthal writes beautifully about the mother/daughter relationship, hidden secrets and Alzheimer's in her latest novel set in Italy." Tina Betts, literary agent on The Lupo Stick "Valerie Blumenthal explores her protagonist's dilemma with sympathy and tact, producing a very readable novel which makes some thoughtful points about the nature of maternal love."The Times on Saturday's Child " wise novel ... Shrewdly observed and lit by comic compassion." She Magazine on Kempton's Journey