Publish Date |
August 21, 2018 |
Category |
Family & Relationships / Death, Grief, Bereavement Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs |
Price |
$22.99 |
ISBN: 9781631524691
Format: Paperback
Pages: 122
Publisher: She Writes Press
Published: August 21, 2018
2020 Eric Hoffer Award 1st Runner Up in Self-Help 2020 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award Finalist 2019 Living Now Book Awards Gold Medal Winner in Caregiving 2019 Living Now Book Awards Silver Medal Winner in Grieving (Death/Dying) 2019 International Book Awards, Finalist, Spirituality: Inspirational “A lovely memory of life.” ?Nancy Fuller, Food Network Star and author of Farmhouse Rules “A relatable, tenderly observed account of the 'sacred joy' of tending to the dying.” ?Kirkus Reviews “Bloom has created an emotionally powerful story. The memories Bloom shares allow us to learn about the person her mother was and the person Bloom is; and we connect with both on a very human level. It should be required reading for nursing students.” ?Catherine M. Todero, PHD, RN, FAAN, Dean of Creighton University’s College of Nursing “In Memories in Dragonflies, Bloom takes us on a very personal and poignant journey. It is the author’s story of her mother and her experience helping her to die with dignity. Along the way her mother’s strength guides them both as they learn to comfort, love, and support each other every step along the way.” ?Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW, author of Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents