| An Iceberg in Paradise: A Passage Through Alzheimer's Contributor(s): Dafoe, Nancy Avery (Author) |
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ISBN: 1438455445 ISBN-13: 9781438455440 Publisher: Excelsior Editions/State University of New Yo OUR PRICE: $33.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Family & Relationships | Eldercare - Medical | Caregiving |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014014917 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.50 lbs) 190 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Alzheimer's disease. Weaving poetry throughout, Dafoe tells her family's story in the hope of helping those who are navigating the murky waters of Alzheimer's. 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. |
