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The Winner of Our Senior Essay Contest: A Love Song for Deborah
(Erin Otwell / The Free Press)
After my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I nearly gave in to despair. Until I found the one thing that awakened her.
By Michael Tobin
12.27.23 — Culture and Ideas
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Over 400 readers entered our second-ever Free Press Essay contest, where we asked those over 70 to tell us about a pivotal time in their life—and the wisdom they gleaned from it. We received essays from 47 states and 10 countries, including from writers in Italy, South Africa, and China. We were blown away.

It took many weeks, and more than a few editor…

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Michael Tobin
Michael Tobin, 79, is a psychologist and writer living in Israel. His article about his wife’s battle with Alzheimer's won our senior essay contest in 2023.
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