By Marie Marley
Alzheimer's Reading Room
Alzheimer's Reading Room
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| Dr. Edward Theodoru |
Ed had been a true Renaissance man, as were many Europeans of his generation, but he stood out among them because his memory was phenomenal. It was his most distinguishing feature. He remembered everything he read, heard or saw. It was that simple.
We often refer to such people as "walking encyclopedias," but Ed was far more. Ed was a walking library.
Many times when my friends and I had academic discussions we’d get stumped by some question or other. I’d always say, “Let’s call Ed. He’ll know.” And he did. Every time.
I was ever so proud that my Ed could delve into that stunning memory and within seconds retrieve the answers to our ridiculously obscure questions. He would eagerly shout them out as though on a TV game show, where the first contestant to answer correctly won.
