Taking Care of Dad

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Summary: A must-read for caregivers and their siblings
Review: I met this author purely by coincidence on line. I believe that those who are supposed to come into our lives will do so by whatever means God intended. John's book, Taking Care of Dad was so profoundly affirming to me(I am my mother's caretaker)~ and my sisters are now reading it. I have also emailed all my caregiving friends encouraging them to own this book. John's tender way of relating his story of the 5 years during which he cared for his father with Parkinson's is heartwarming and encouraging. And John writes with a sense of humor that every caretaker will understand and relate to. One of my favorite stories is "Good cop, bad cop." John also writes with great honesty even when it meant going out on a limb, sharing very personal family relationships and how they each play out in the caring of his father. No two caretaking situations are the same, but I feel certain that all caretakers will understand John's feelings, raw emotions, and intentions. Caretakers will find a "spiritual" connection with John. I surely have. I, almost daily, recommend this book to someone with whom I come in contact .... even strangers who I may notice are caretakers. This book is that good.

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Summary: I'm in the process of ordering my 2nd half-dozen copies!
Review: I ordered six (6) copies of Taking Care of Dad for Christmas gifts - and have just thought of six more friends/relatives that can benefit from this fine personal journal which documents the joys and sorrows of the "sandwich generation" care giver. After reading this beautiful personal story, I believe Mr. Reynolds is to be dubbed "Saint John"... both for the unrelenting, loving care he provided to his father as well as to acknowledge his beautiful gift in sharing that experience with his readers.

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Summary: A great caregiver book a must read
Review: John's book is a straight from the heart book. I worked for over 5 years with John at Topco and I can say he writes with honesty and knowing him and his family and having met his Dad has been a blessing to me. I have shared the book with others and I will read it over and over as I soon will have to take care of my parents who are in their 80's