Return to Joy: A Familys Initiation into the Mysteries of Dementia
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982285108 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Part family memoir and part; this book reveals how the mysteries, challenges, grief and humor of dementia transformed the lives of two sisters and their family as they consciously chose to step into their demented mother s reality, as opposed to forcing her to live in a world in which she no longer belonged. They come to the realization that life itself is ultimately a mystery in which we all find ourselves alternately participating and witnessing while bringing out the best and worst of us with its joys and its sorrows, its ugliness and its beauty but ultimately always returning to joy. In this honest examination of the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship, Charlotte and Virginia Parker honor the wisdom of ancient mysteries, mythologies, and expressions of the soul at work in their lives while caring for their mother. If you have a mother, you need to read this book.
Charlotte received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a teaching certificate to teach Art in secondary school in 1967. Virginia lives on a ranch near Red Lodge, Montana. . in Accounting from the University of Colorado, and is a Certified Public Accountant. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. She received her B
Charlotte received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a teaching certificate to teach Art in secondary school in 1967. Virginia Parker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1970 from the University of Tulsa. She splits her time between her home in Dallas, Texas, which she shares with her husband, Ron Schenk, Ph.D., Jungian analyst, and her ranch in Palo Pinto County. Virginia lives on a ranch near Red Lodge, Montana. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Accounting from the Universi