See Nanette on March 11th at Village Books

Nanette invites you to her book launch at Village Books in Bellingham's historic Fairhaven District on March 11th at 7:00 p.m. She'll be reading passages from Blessed is She, as well as answering questions about elder care issue. Refreshments, including dessert and coffee, will also be served. She looks forward to seeing you there.

Alzheimer Society's Josselyn Winslow on Blessed is She

"Nanette Davis, Ph.D., has combined her knowledge as an educator and her personal experience as a caregiver for her former husband to write a book to help other caregivers have better insight into their own caregiving experiences. She describes how people become caregivers. She talks about the impact of caregiving. Some caregivers have difficulty in balancing the role of caregiving... in staying in charge of their own lives.

Some faced financial burdens. Some have lost relationships and friends. Other caregivers managed to build social networks and to find supportive family members. Davis discusses the role of the caregiver when the care shifts from being hands-on to having the care receiver move to a care facility... and the change to becoming a care advocate... to be a strong spokesperson for that person’s needs. She completes the book with a checklist for caregivers and includes strategies for 'The Ingenious Caregiver.'

Blessed Is She provides a wide range of situations to help caregivers evaluate their own experiences and suggestions to help them take better care of themselves while they are taking care of someone else."

...Josselyn Winslow, Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Washington

Louise Morman on Blessed is She

"In her book, it is clear that Nanette Davis 'gets it.' When veteran family caregivers meet, they quickly bond because they share a special connection. Blessed is She brings these intimate insights to everyone. The stories reveal the secret known to seasoned caregivers...the challenging experience also provides joy, rewards and profound transformational learning. A must-read for all Baby Boomers."

…Louise M. Morman, Executive Coach/Speaker and Founder, www.EldercareLearnings.com

John Hopkins' Nurse Coordinator on Blessed is She

"Nanette J. Davis, Ph.D. has written a comprehensive and well-researched book on caregiving. Armed with the current statistics that clearly define caregivers within our nation, this text draws attention to the plight of the 34 million caregivers in our nation, their challenges and their needs. The caregiver narratives provide a humanistic snapshot of this under-appreciated group. Dr. Davis’ personal reflections and spiritual wisdom make this book a must-read for caregivers, as well as medical professionals and health policy experts."

...Becky Dunlop, Nurse Coordinator, The Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center

The Bookmonger Reviews Blessed is She

Don't miss The Bookmonger's review of Blessed is She, which appeared recently in such Northwest newspapers as The Bellingham Herald and The Kitsap Sun.