Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions Books

Book SynopsisA mother and son have teamed up to give both views of what their journey of living with autism has been like over the past 30 years. The good thing is, both stories are all in ONE tome! Brigitte shares stories that she applies to her guided practices to heal a mother''s heart. She offers all mothers to become inspired to live more joyfully, no matter where they are on their autism journey. Joseph gives his own perspective and insightful views of what living with autism has been for him, and what we all can do to understand and help those like him. The first half of this book, Mother''s Guide Through Autism, will give you tools, guided practices, support, and inspiration through Brigitte''s own experience as a teacher, life coach, and mother guide. Metaphorically, when you flip the book over you will gain knowledge, insightful life experience, and hope from Joseph''s life who is now an adult autistic person. Mother''s Guide Through Autism is the second book authored by Brigitte, following It''s A God Thing. However, this is Joseph''s debut as an author. Whether you''re a blossoming guide yourself, or just a curious soul, this is sure to bring insight and perspective to a large, yet still mysterious phenomenon of human development.

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Book SynopsisThe Cancer Survivors Club brings together first-hand accounts of ordinary people who have beaten cancer. They are old and young, their diagnoses common and rare, their courses of treatment long and short, but all are survivors. In these honest, unflinching and deeply personal stories, they write about the most difficult times in their lives, telling us how they found a strength and determination that they never knew they possessed; and they speak of the support they received from their families, friends, doctors and nurses – the importance of which cannot be overestimated. Compiled by award-winning journalist Chris Geiger, who himself endured two years of cancer treatments, which included radiotherapy, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, this unique and inspiring collection offers hope, strength and encouragement to cancer patients around the world.Trade Review‘An inspiring compilation for anyone struggling with cancer. Readers will find comfort and even a few laughs in the pages.’ * Library Journal *'I feel this is a very inspirational book to read and shows that with courage, determination and a positive attitude cancer can be beaten.' -- Bob Champion MBE, Grand National Winner & Cancer Survivor‘I have no doubt this book will be very useful indeed. When a diagnosis is made many people are afflicted by fear and negativity - Chris Geiger will prove an inspiration.’ -- Bel Mooney, Daily Mail columnist‘What a wonderful book. I laughed I cried and was inspired.’ -- Nursing Times

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Book SynopsisA world expert offers a practical, proven guide to finding hope and happiness in the ashes of depression. Unstuck is superb. Dr Mehmet OzDespite the billions spent on prescription anti-depressant drugs and psychotherapy, people everywhere continue to grapple with depression. James Gordon, one of the nation's most respected psychiatrists, now offers a practical and effective way to get unstuck. Drawing on forty years of pioneering work, Unstuck is Gordon's seven-stage program for relief through food and nutritional supplements; Chinese medicine; movement, exercise, and dance; psychotherapy, meditation and guided imagery; and spiritual practice. The result is a remarkable guide that puts the power to change in the hands of those ready to say 'no' to suffering and drugs and 'yes' to hope and happiness.Trade ReviewA world expert offers a practical, proven guide to finding hope and happiness in the ashes of depression. Unstuck is superb. -- Mehmet Oz, author YOU: The Owner's Manual Both therapist and patient will benefit hugely from reading this book. -- Deepak Chopra Unstuck is the most exciting book on transforming depression I've ever read. Before you reach for a drug, read this book to feel better. This book is exactly what this overmedicated country needs right now. Thank you, Dr Gordon, for writing it. Dr Christiane Northrup, author of The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Whoever you are, whatever it is that you do, wherever it is that you come from, and especially if you practice a healing art, whether as Psychiatrist, Physician, Surgeon, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Nurse, Alternative Practitioner, Priest or Counsellor, there is pure gold in this book for you - this book is the King Solomon's mine for mental health and wellbeing for our time - I never want to be without this book as a resource on my shelf for me, for my patients, and for my colleagues. -- Dr Kim Jobst Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Book Synopsis"At 3am I was startled awake by the opening of the stairgate. Leaping out of bed I found Mum, clothes on over her pyjamas, grumbling she was fed up of being moved from pillar to post and was going home."When her mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Marianne Talbot decided she couldn't put her into a care home. Instead, for five years, she looked after her mum in her own home. For nearly three of those years she chronicled for the readers of Saga Magazine Online the fears and frustrations, the love and the laughter, and the tears and the traumas of caring. Now, in this heart warming book, you too can meet Marianne, Mum, and the appalling Fatcat. You will also find plenty of practical tips for caring for someone with dementia and on staying sane whilst doing so, a resources and useful contacts section and Marianne's reflections on caring from a distance, and on when caring comes to an end. Written for anyone, anywhere, who has anything to do with dementia or with caring; in reading it you will know you are not alone.Trade ReviewThis book has all the warmth, humanity and insight that made her Saga blogs such a moving and unmissable read. -- Saga Magazine health editor In this extraordinarily moving diary, one woman tells how the experience of having to care for someone with dementia almost drove her mad, yet made her life richer. Daily Mail This heartwarming, incredibly honest account of dealing with dementia is one to read. The Sun From the moment I read Marianne's first blog, I knew we had something special. Each week I laughed and cried along with her thousands of fans and marvelled at her resilience and wisdom. -- Melody Rousseau, Online Editor Saga Magazine A deeply moving story of their laughter and their pain. Daily Mail The Blog 'Keeping Mum' on the SAGA website is truly wonderful. As I read, I found myself moved to tears by the beautiful articulation and reflection evident in the author's thoughts and feelings. One can really begin to 'feel' the emotional journey and empathise with Marianne and her mother as they face numerous daily challenges. There is currently a paucity of 'real - life stories' in health literature surrounding issues of unpaid caring in the community. A book based on the Blog would make a highly valuable contribution to this topic and help raise awareness. A book would be especially beneficial to healthcare professionals and enabling them to better understand and appreciate the challenging situations encountered by many unpaid carers. -- Andy Richardson Lecturer - Faculty of Health Sciences University of Southampton Valuable suggestions on how to cope with frustrating circumstances and is peppered with useful tips on dealing with a wide variety of situations from incontinence to living wills. Nursing Standard

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