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Thank you so much; it is a marvelous, wonderful book.
I sat down last night and this morning and read the first
three parts and it is so filled with excellent advise
that I wish I had it 5 or 6 years ago! Of course I realize
it was not published until this year, but it certainly
is useful in so many situations, and will be in the future
decision as well. It is something I will definitely tell
my sisters and brother to go out and buy. Suzanne writes
well of her and other friends or clients experiences and
her advise is certainly right on...I am enjoying reading
every page of it. I can find myself in many of the examples
she uses. Guilt is certainly one of them". |
The
book was given to this reader in November 2000. This
is an excerpt from her thank you note.
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"This is an extremely
valuable and useful book on how to successfully handle
the many challenges of [caring for] aging parents. Suzanne
Roberts shows great depth of experience with her practical,
real-life suggestions on how to handle living arrangements,
health care, and difficult emotional issues between parents
and their adult children. Her book is like having a wise,
supportive personal coach at your side. I'm especially
impressed with her understanding of how old feelings stirred
up by the new parent-child relationship can uncover hidden
issues and lead to personal growth not possible in any
other circumstance." |
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Al
Siebert, PhD.
Author of The Survivor Personality
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"Finally! A practical, refreshing guide for adult children
of seniors." |
Paul
Larrobino Gatekeeper Coordinator
Multnomah County Aging and
Disabilities Services
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"Coping in New Territory is a must-read for adult children
of aging parents. Not only timely, it helps clarify roles
and responsibilities, and suggests practical, loving,
yet no-nonsense solutions to often very difficult situations.
This guide helps fill a major gap in understanding aging
care and family relationships." |
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Janet
A. Baker, MA, MFT
Geriatric Mental Health Specialist
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"Coping in New Territory
is a welcome addition to the writings in this field. Suzanne
Roberts doesn't lecture or pontificate. She tells it how
it is; letting care giving children know exactly where
they have to grow up and what boundaries they need to
set. Her personal stories about her own foray into this
new territory are warm and helpful. She does not hesitate
to confront the most sensitive emotional areas in parent-child
relationships in the later years. She does so forthrightly,
yet with compassion. Reading her book is like have a friend
at your side." |
Vivian
E. Greenberg
LCSW,
Author
of Respecting Your Limits When
Caring
for Aging Parents
Children of a Certain Age
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"What a breath of fresh air for someone with an aging
parent! Suzanne Roberts has artfully developed a straightforward,
yet sensitive and meaningful resource for children of
the elderly. Readers will quickly gain insightful knowledge
and understanding on how to embrace the responsibilities
and challenges of elder care. This book provides real
peace of mind in the form of noteworthy advice and recommendations." |
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Paul
Hogan, President
Home Instead Senior Care
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"What a wise and wonderful
little book. And the binding is great. I know because
my dog eared copy was read, consulted, underlined, and
copied for the three months it took to convince, sort,
pack, and move my 88 year old mother out of her own home.
I know my guilt, anxiety, sleepless nights, and tears
shed would have been far greater without this sturdy little
book." |
Barbara
Lear
Literary Consultant, Book Strategies
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