Diane Ackerman: One Hundred Names for Love

Poet, essayist, and naturalist, Diane Ackerman is the author of two dozen highly acclaimed works of non-fiction and poetry, including A Natural History of Senses and The Zookeeper's Wife.  In this episode, Diane and I talk about her newest work, a memoir titled, One Hundred Names for Love.

When Ackerman's husband of 35 years suffered a massive stroke, he lost his command of language.  In the beginning, he could only utter one syllable, "mem".

And for Paul West, a writer, poet and professor, that was a devastating blow.  Over the next six years, his wife refused to give up hope.  She saturated him with language and never left his side.  Diane has written about the experience in this new book.  In it she shares the touching story of their marriage and explores the role of becoming a caregiver.

Diane's story will touch your heart!