“The Color Of Gray” by Polly L. Spainhour is among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 16-20, 2024.
The 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse (16–20 October 2024) puts a spotlight on current topics in the world of international publishing and on today’s socio-political issues. At the same time, it is expanding the venues that allow readers and authors to interact, with an emphasis this year on the growing desire younger readers have to engage with literature. The book fair’s opening ceremony took place on 15 October 2024 under the motto “FBM24 is Read!ng—Read. Reflect. Relate.”
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This year, Frankfurter Buchmesse is once again demonstrating its indispensability as a venue for professional exchange in the global book industry, thanks to its fully booked Literary Agents & Scouts Centre (LitAg), the largest meeting place of its kind worldwide, as well as an expanded audio area and an increase in international stages and trade events, including high-ranking CEO talks.
The mission of Author Reputation Press is to foster literary connections between authors and readers. In line with this, ARP displayed several of its remarkable books at the largest book trade fair in the world. The book gallery was even more interesting because of the large variety of genres in the exhibition.
The book “The Color of Gray” by Polly L. Spainhour explores significant themes surrounding the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on life and relationships. The narrative delves into the poignant journey of living and dying with Alzheimer’s, encapsulating the profound changes that the disease brings not only to individuals but also to their families and caregivers. It portrays the emotional struggles faced by those affected and illustrates the complexity of memories slipping away.
The book provides insight into the experiences of those living with Alzheimer’s, showcasing the gradual loss of cognition and memory that defines the illness. The narrative emphasizes the strain that Alzheimer’s puts on familial bonds, capturing the heartache and resilience of caregivers and loved ones who witness the deterioration of their family members. The author tackles existential themes regarding life’s transitions, the meaning of memory, and the overall impact of aging and illness on human connections.
Polly L. Spainhour was born in Surry County, N.C. She graduated from Pinnacle High School in 1964. She attended Winston-Salem Business College and worked for North Carolina Baptist Hospital until she retired in 2008. She has taken several writing classes at Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C. She was given the Editor’s Choice Award in The Path Not Taken, by the National Library of Poetry. She has also had poetry published in Beyond the Stars, Where Dawn Lingers, Poetic Voices of America, and Treasured Poems of America. She has also published Daisies Rainbows Dreams. This is her story of being a caregiver and her husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s.
Through the exploration of these themes, “The Color of Gray” serves as a testament to the enduring nature of love and the complexities of human relationships in the face of debilitating illness.
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