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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“Nothing Was the Same” by Kay Redfield Jamison
A woman with bipolar disorder grieves the death of her husband
In 1995, Kay Redfield Jamison published her book, “An Unquiet Mind” about her struggle with bipolar disorder. She wrote about suffering the unbearable lows of depression and the shattering highs of mania. With the help of her husband, family, … Continue reading
“Monster in the Mind” By Jean Carper
Eighty-year-old Jean Carper sets about debunking myths about Alzheimer's Disease
“Monster in the Mind” is a fascinating account of the history of Alzheimer’s disease, from its discovery in the early 20th century to the epidemic we’re facing today. It’s also a step-by-step debunking of the doomsday myths that have built … Continue reading
“This Thing Called Grief: New Understandings of Loss” by Thomas M. Ellis
The short book provides insightful ways to deal with loss and grief
“This Thing Called Grief” by Thomas M. Ellis is a treatise on loss and grief. It is a short yet powerful book comprised of tips and helpful ways to understand and deal with the messiness that is grief. Mr. Ellis … Continue reading
“Making It Through Chemotherapy” by Jackie Schuld
A book that is a helpful token for someone beginning the scary process
“Making it Through Chemotherapy” is a thin, 33-page booklet, yet it’s worth reading for two reasons. First, it tackles the important topic of cancer chemotherapy. Second, it’s written from the perspective of a young woman who was present for her mother’s … Continue reading
“Life After the Diagnosis” by Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat
A palliative care physician offers practical advice to people living with a serious illness and their loved ones
Dr. Steven Pantilat’s “Life After the Diagnosis: Expert Advice on Living Well with Serious Illness for Patients and Caregivers” is a wonderful resource for individuals and families struggling to cope with life-limiting illness. Written in easy-to-understand layman’s terms, the book … Continue reading
“What Dreams May Come” by Vincent Ward
The movie explores how to cope with loss, offering fantasies of the afterlife
Few films are as imaginative and surreal as “What Dreams May Come.” From the very beginning, the film takes viewers through scene after scene of fantastic backdrops and warped, yet beautiful, landscapes. But beyond this stunning facade, the film has … Continue reading
