James S. Russell and Carol Hosler In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

James Sylvan Russell is a retired educator who served as Dean of Business and Computer Technology at Mt. Hood Community College. After retiring in 2001, he became a writer and advocate focused on caregiving and younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He has described himself as guided by the biblical words of Micah 6:8: to pursue justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. His book’s complete title is Best Dad in the Galaxy: She Said It. It was published in 2026 by Intellect Publishing, LLC. The paperback is approximately 334 pages. The story centers on James’s daughter, Lynne, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in her early 50s while raising three teenage sons. James and his wife, Karen, left their retirement community and moved closer so they could help care for Lynne and her boys. Then the story becomes even more painful: Karen died of cancer about a year later. James was left grieving his wife while becoming Lynne’s principal caregiver. He also underwent cancer treatment himself during the caregiving years. The title comes from a shirt Lynne gave him that read “Best Dad in the Galaxy.” According to James, he had previously been more of a loving but somewhat removed “provider.” Caring for Lynne transformed their relationship into the close, daily father-daughter bond he felt they had missed earlier in life. Lynne lived with Alzheimer’s for roughly ten years and died in 2024. The account follows her decline through memory loss, COVID isolation, memory care, hospice and her final goodbye—when she squeezed her sons’ hands. Listen as James and Carol, James' new partner, recount their extraordinary love connection and how it's changed their lives. Clarissa Burt is an award-winning international media personality/producer/director, writer, author, public speaker and supermodel. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this Who’s Who of International and American Women brings over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in both International and American markets. Her Brainchild, In the Limelight multi-media platform, is an online portal consisting of video/podcast/digital magazine providing educative, entertaining, and empowering content showcasing the savvy entrepreneur. Her engaging interviews bring to the forefront their trials, tribulations, victories, and triumphs. Clarissa’s fun, light and witty style makes for great conversation and is thoroughly enjoyed by her listeners. LET'S CONNECT! Clarissa Burt: www.inthelimelightmedia.com Facebook   / clarissaburtofficial   LinkedIn   / clarissaburt   Twitter   / clarissaburt   Pinterest   / clarissaburt   Instagram   / clarissaburt   Tumblr   / clarissaburt   Website https://www.inthelimelightmedia.com Contact email: [email protected] Core Editorial Themes: Entrepreneurship, Beauty, Fashion, Health, Lifestyle, Finance, Relationships, Money, Wealth, Business, News, Celebrity, Entertainment, Leadership, Charity, Events, News Social Hashtags: #ClarissaBurt #InThe LimeLight #IntheLimelightMedia #InTheLimelightTV #Business #Solopreneur #Solopreneurs #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurshipAdvice #EntrepreneurTip #EntrepreneurMotivation #EntrepreneursDontSleep #EntrepreneurialMen #entrepreneurialwomen #Entrepreneurialism #EntreprenuerSuccess #author #authors