Edward M Smink

I really enjoyed reading this book. Every caregiver, rather in a professional environment, or someone simply caring for another, should have a resource like this in their pocket. It touches on the most important aspects of caregiving, beginning with your own. Caregivers tend to think of others first and neglect their own emotional and physical self. “You can’t take care of someone unless you take care of yourself first.” This books gives a solid perspective of how caregivers, although in the shadows, should be pillars of emotional strength inside and out.… (meer)

This book is being reviewed for the Library Thing Early Reviewers (although I am a little late in posting this review). This book really hits at the global effects of a person on those to whom they give care and also the effects on the caregiver. Healing and self-care, awareness of cues given to yourself by your body and soul, the cues and poignant moments of being a caregiver are ones that do transform a caregivers soul. It is a must read and re-read (as it has been for me) for caregivers be professionals, non-professionals, or loved ones.… (meer)