An Iceberg in Paradise
Author | : Nancy Avery Dafoe |
Publisher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2015-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781438455440 |
ISBN-13 | : 1438455445 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Download or read book An Iceberg in Paradise written by Nancy Avery Dafoe and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a healing and insightful examination of the issues involved in Alzheimers for family and caregivers. In this evocative memoir, Nancy Avery Dafoe shares the heart-wrenching experience of caring for her ailing mother as she struggled, and ultimately lost her battle, with Alzheimers disease. Weaving poetry throughout, Dafoe tells her familys story in the hope of helping those who are navigating the murky waters of Alzheimers. She presents different approaches and practical advice for dealing with the difficult life transition that occurs when parents become ill. At its center, An Iceberg in Paradise is not only a tribute to love in the face of loss but also an exploration of memory, our human connections, and holding on until there is nothing left to hold. Beautifully written, An Iceberg in Paradise expresses Nancy Avery Dafoes very personal experience as a family member observing the slow yet relentless failing of her beloved mother. I loved Dafoes honest way of writing about the pain, confusion, anger, frustration, and sorrow of her journey with her mother and her mothers passage. This is a personal, very human memoir that anyone dealing with Alzheimers in a parent or spouse would find helpful and supportive. Alison Jacob, LCSW I found this book particularly touching on many levels. As we baby boomers age and our parents are living longer in general, we all need information and to hear others stories of their experiences with this as it could well affect many of us on a very personal level. Mark Marshall, LCSW