Aging/Caregiving
Mirrored Lives: Aging Children and Elderly Parents
(NY: Praeger books, 1990)
"This book is an honest, moving account
of 'the frustration of a family whose central member's life is progressively diminished by
physical and mental impairment.' It chronicles the daily stresses of living with an aged,
ill parent whose physical disabilities are heightened by loss of independence and
self-esteem. The final chapter outlines a family plan for dealing with prolonged illness
in an elderly relative. Beautifully written, this is one of the best first-person accounts
of family caregiving. Highly recommended for both children and parents." Library
Journal
"I found your book . . . almost
unbearably concrete and candid. This made it painful to read but, of course, gives it its
great value as an authentic document. It is a book which should be read by many
people." Oliver Sacks, author: Awakenings, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
"A disturbing description of Life in the
twilight zone, and a useful adjunct to the volumes available on death and dying." Kirkus
Reviews
"Mr. Koch has a reporter's eye for
detail, an ability to bring a scene to life, and has done an impressive amount of research
around the issues of caregiving, family relationships, and defining ourselves as we live
with others over time. Clinical Gerontologist
Order Information
Available from Praeger Books, a division of Greenwood
Publishing Group
Ordered through bookstores, or directly from the publisher (1-800-225-5800).
To purchase online, search for Tom Koch on
Amazon.com
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