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"There's plenty of practical advice on communication and finding meaning in suffering, but Jacobs's
most valuable contribution is that he lays out the most dreadful, selfish, unworthy thoughts anyone
looking after a terminally ill parent could possible have--and then assures us: Everyone feels that way. (Grade: A)"
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"Jacobs has a gripping writing style and a passion for the subject... He addresses the
touchy subjects that caregivers might be ashamed or afraid to ask about."
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"The advice in it may help caregivers of all types create a situation that nurtures and protects the object of their care, as well as the other members or their families, and, just as significantly, themselves."
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"Even if you have read 1000 books on caregiving or coping with aging parents,
you should buy this book... Simply put, it is a 'must read.'"
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"Jacobs has created more than a self-help book; he has created a text that could easily be used in family therapy and other training settings to better understand the intricacies of family dynamics and illness."
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"Jacobs combines large dollops of empathy with heaps of common sense to produce
an affirming guide for caregivers of aging parents."
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"This book can help you make sense of the turmoil and teach you to cope with competing loyalties,
role reversals and trials of illness."
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"[This book] helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time
together as they care for an aging parent."
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"We get a close look at the caregiving experience from the interior perspective of each member of a
fictional family, an illustration of how a family might typically cope with illness, new caregiver
roles and, most of all, each other."
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"Most people aren't prepared to deal with the many issues raised by their parents' failing health.
This new book helps readers cope with competing loyalties and role reversals."
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"This is a readable, accessible and useful book that grapples with an emotionally difficult area."
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"The author provides a host of essential practical and intellectual suggestions that can empower caregivers as they must face awesome demands that sap their energy and morale."
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"Dr. Jacobs, weaving relatable information with the narrative, brings to life the caregiving experience
and easily ties in his recommendations for each step along the often arduous caregiving journey."
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"Dr. Jacobs... combines the skills of an engaging storyteller and a compassionate therapist as he
presents an account of two sisters and their ailing mother--interwoven with no-nonsense advice.
This book will help families everywhere avoid burnout and preserve bonds during one of life's most
difficult passages."
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"More than just reflective, [this book] is prescriptive without being intrusive, instructive without
being dogmatic, informative without being technical, compassionate without being maudlin and focuses
on problem solving without being cookie-cutter in approach."
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"I’ve known Barry Jacobs for many years, but not until I read the prologue to
this book did I realize that as a child he had been part of a caregiving family.
I should have known, though--only someone who has 'walked in the shoes' could
have written such a compassionate and simultaneously helpful book. It reads like
a novel but also provides really good, straightforward, worthwhile advice. This
is a 'must read' for every family caregiver."
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"This is a beautifully written, invaluable, practical guide for families facing
serious illness or disability. This unique and truly masterful book combines the
wisdom of Dr. Jacobs's extensive professional expertise with his moving personal
story of parental illness and loss. Following one family’s journey with illness,
the book addresses all the tough issues while providing a powerful model for
resilience and the personal rewards that can come with caregiving.
This superb book is a 'must' for family caregivers and healthcare professionals.
I will strongly recommend it to my patients and their families."
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"Dr. Jacobs is a master storyteller who brings the realities of caring for an
aging parent out of the shadows and into the light. If you find yourself in a
caregiving role and want to protect and even enhance your family relationships,
while also taking care of yourself, this book is a 'must read.' From sex to
spirituality, Dr Jacobs addresses our most pressing questions about the inevitable
stresses and strains of caregiving."
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"Barry Jacobs builds on 20 years of clinical experience to provide a wise and
informative look at family caregiving. This is not just another 'how-to' book,
but explores the emotional core of the caregiving experience... Each chapter
also contains thoughtful and practical responses to the questions that caregivers
frequently raise. There is much that caregivers and the professionals who work
with them can learn from this book."
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"When you feel like you just can't go on as a caregiver, Dr. Jacobs helps us
avoid much of the heartache and frustration that can make caring for a loved one
such an overwhelming experience. I wish I’d read it while caring for my aging parents,
both with Alzheimer’s--it would have helped me feel less alone."
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"Whether you are an experienced or new family caregiver, you will recognize your
dilemmas and challenges--and find valuable advice--in this book. Dr. Jacobs combines
the skills of an engaging storyteller and a compassionate family therapist as he
accompanies readers through the main journey and the byways of caring for an ill or
disabled parent."
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"This book makes it clear that whatever you’re going through, you are not alone.
It offers a ray of hope for those going through one of life’s most trying experiences.
I recommend this valuable book to anyone involved in caring for an aging or ailing parent."
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