This nonfiction account of Oscar's life in the nursing home is told in very open, honest terms by Dr. Dosa. He is honest with his skepticism, his retelling of the lives Oscar has touched, and his ultimate acceptance of Oscar's powers of comfort. I especially enjoyed Dr. Dosa's tactful handling of the struggle for family members of Alzheimer's patients. I also appreciated the reactions of the staff and the open way he portrayed the emotions related to the disease on all ends.

Well-written, witty, and a quality read.