Loving a Coyote: How Dementia Gave Me a Dad
Loving a Coyote: How Dementia Gave Me a Dad is a raw and redemptive memoir about an unexpected second chance. Having a difficult and tumultuous relationship with her father—a cunning con artist and romance scammer with criminal ties and a long trail of betrayal—she never imagined she’d become one of his main caregivers at the end of his life. But when Lewy Body Dementia took hold, something even more surprising happened: she met the man behind the mask.
"Most people slowly lose a loved one to dementia with each fading memory. In my case, though, dementia gave me a dad."
Heather Warren
About the book
In its essence, Loving a Coyote is a memoir about healing in the most unexpected way. These are the themes that shape the journey:
Family Dysfunction
Estrangement
Forgiveness
Dementia
Caregiving
About the author
Heather Warren has been a lifelong writer, dancer, dreamer, and idealist. She believes that doing the inner work to become more self-aware, expressive and naturally confident are the qualities that make the world a better place. This is what inspired her to run her own business helping inner peace-seeking women to bloom from their muck.
She has self-published three other books – two children’s books for her niece and nephew and one spiritual memoir based on her spiritual journey as a Medium. She lives in a small city in Ontario, Canada, with her jazz musician spouse, Ted, and tuxedo cat, Mew.
Connect With The Author
Questions, comments, or just want to connect? Reach out to Heather through:
- Website: www.csoul.ca
- Email: heather@csoul.ca


