He Was: Alzheimer's was his battle. It was not who He Was. : Denise LeBlanc : 9781627473989 : 162747398X : 07 Mar 2019 : "Mr. Carlin. You have Alzheimer's disease." Almost six million people in the U.S. are suffering with Alzheimer's disease. As a child, spouse, loved one, or care-giver, you see them deteriorate into a shell of their former self. As their mind weakens, your heart breaks. But there's strength and hope to be found in the experiences of others. You will find yourself in the details of this family's journey. In 2013, Ronald Carlin stepped onto the battlefield when his enemy became too prevalent to deny. His wife, Donna, and his daughters, Denise and Julie were by his side. Armed with faith, love, and a desire to live, they locked hands and hearts and fought together. It was a family affair because this group of four and their husbands and children all did life together. They met this disease face-on knowing that one of them would not survive. Unrelenting. Irreversibl