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Reviewed by Kristen A. Peters for Readers' Favorite
In I Will Walk With You, Julie Thomas Tullos shares a deeply personal story that feels like sitting down for a long talk with a close friend. The book follows the life of Susan and David Lee, starting all the way back with their blind date in 1967 and tracing the fifty years they spent building a family together. But it isn't just a happy walk down memory lane; it’s a candid look at the secrets and mental health struggles that stayed hidden behind closed doors for decades. The narrative shifts gears when dementia begins to pull at the threads of their shared life, forcing the family to face a new, terrifying reality. Tullos writes with a level of honesty that is rare, showing exactly how an Alzheimer’s diagnosis changes everything for the people left to pick up the pieces. This memoir is a powerful, heart-wrenching account of what it means to stay loyal when the person you love starts to disappear.
Reading I Will Walk With You was an incredibly moving experience because Julie Thomas Tullos doesn't try to sugarcoat the pain. As the daughter in this story, she gives us a front-row seat to the fear and exhaustion that come with being a caregiver. What really hit home for me was the way the author highlights the "fierce determination" required to protect your parents when they can no longer protect themselves. It’s a story about Susan and David Lee, sure, but it’s also about the resilience of the entire family, right down to the granddaughter, Skylar. The writing is simple and direct, which makes the emotional moments feel even heavier and more real. It’s a necessary read for anyone who has ever felt alone while dealing with a loved one’s memory loss. If you’re looking for a story that proves love is actually stronger than a diagnosis, I Will Walk With You is the book you need.
