inspirational – One Chapter

5 stars Nonfiction

This is a great resource for those who know someone or is caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer. I have read quite a few books, but this book was what I have been looking for. With short, direct chapters, each section dealt with specific topics which allowed me to skip sections. I liked the examples and real-world scenarios that were inside the book. The advice inside the book seemed practical and there were times as I read that I felt that either the examples or the advice offered is something I could relate to. The positive vibe that ran through the book was greatly appreciated too.

There is a table of contents at the beginning of the book so you can quickly get to a topic you want to explore. There is lots of practical advice inside this book. The book is broken into 3 sections: Powerful Tools That Create Positive Outcomes, Let’s Talk Communication, and Memory Enhanced Environments. Some of those topics include Remember Their Greatness, “I Want to go Home’, Stop Correcting Them, “Give Me That”, Playing Favorites, Magic Words, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat, Create a Safe Haven, and A Commercial About TV. It’s definitely a book that you should check out. I highly recommend it. I also think those working with these special individuals would greatly benefit from reading it and applying the information to their work environment. I bought a few copies and gave them to individuals who would benefit from them. 5 stars

Fantastic book! The cover of this gem doesn’t do this book justice. The story has so many great treasures inside it. I think it’s a story to reflect upon, a story not of itself but a story that allows you to take what you have read and enjoy the words that Charlie has written.

The story begins with the author’s narrative about the book and what he hoped to accomplished. Although, he states that you can start anywhere in the book, the beginning of the book makes more sense as there is a storyline that you can follow. I do understand what the author means by starting anywhere in the book, so let me explain. If you open just about any of the pages in this book, you will find a meaningful quote either by the boy, the mole, or the horse. The fox does speak but he’s a quiet fox for the most part. Just opening the book to any page, you can a great quote and you can start reading the book from this quote or you can just enjoy this quote. “Life is difficult-but you are loved.” “Isn’t it odd. We can only see our outsides, but nearly everything happens on the inside.” “When the dark clouds come…….keep going.” Such meaningful great quotes! Enjoy them separately or if you read the whole story, you’ll experience a truly rich story that once you finish the book, you’ll want to open it back up to reread some of those great quotes again.

There’s some simple art work added to the pages to enhance the story and as a whole, this book is truly a great story. It’s a sweet story of how these four characters together, search for answers. I like how they encourage each other and are there for one another. It’s not a book to rush through but one to savor and enjoy. I think this would make a fantastic coffee table book as there’s something in it for everyone. I’m definitely adding it to my table. I highly recommend this one, go check it out!

Tag: inspirational

Creating Moments of Joy For the Person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia by Jolene Brackey

The Boy, The Mole. The Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy