tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post8497868242732844081..comments2024-03-28T07:45:38.843-04:00Comments on Reflections from Crumbly Acres: Book Review: Being MortalJenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-59919840474156044422015-09-11T10:20:27.280-04:002015-09-11T10:20:27.280-04:00I almost bought this for my Kindle, but then decid...I almost bought this for my Kindle, but then decided I need it on the shelf... Gotta get it ...patronize my local bookstore for a change. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-55235834748168196852015-09-11T02:27:12.524-04:002015-09-11T02:27:12.524-04:00I think reading this book would make it easier to ...I think reading this book would make it easier to accept the healthcare decisions of my in-laws. Thank you for reviewing.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-10047420614996494812015-09-10T14:59:08.040-04:002015-09-10T14:59:08.040-04:00Sounds like very sound advice! Thanks for sharing ...Sounds like very sound advice! Thanks for sharing this book.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-80375700975688734942015-09-09T17:49:46.346-04:002015-09-09T17:49:46.346-04:00Atul Gawande is quite an impressive fellow. I'...Atul Gawande is quite an impressive fellow. I've seen him interviewed a couple of times, and he talked about these issues with such poise and passion. This sounds like a compelling read. Thanks for the review!Cloudbusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07261691696270806832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-71073445688779631302015-09-09T17:05:25.156-04:002015-09-09T17:05:25.156-04:00Hari Om
A valuable read and a great review! Previo...Hari Om<br />A valuable read and a great review! Previous two not for me... You certainly had an eclectic mix in these three!!! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-83445832544443262612015-09-09T15:54:30.302-04:002015-09-09T15:54:30.302-04:00The author sounds wise.The author sounds wise.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-28192717535499519422015-09-09T14:59:08.479-04:002015-09-09T14:59:08.479-04:00sounds like a very valuable book, thanks for the r...sounds like a very valuable book, thanks for the reviewCrafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-50385196910000351252015-09-09T13:50:38.615-04:002015-09-09T13:50:38.615-04:00This is a book I should read, too, now that I'...This is a book I should read, too, now that I'm getting older. Your review made me more inclined to buy it, so thanks for that.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer. Having seen what chemo is like, I understand his decision. Quality of life is important, too. Linda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-5845223364316279422015-09-09T13:16:16.588-04:002015-09-09T13:16:16.588-04:00I'll have to look for this book. I seem to be ...I'll have to look for this book. I seem to be on a roll reading books about health lately. Oh ya, I've been reading a few books on aboriginal history.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-38833759311418190392015-09-09T12:22:37.976-04:002015-09-09T12:22:37.976-04:00Most interesting and good advice. We dealing with ...Most interesting and good advice. We dealing with Mayo Clinics diagnosis of what they call MCI. Its a long road ahead as my mom's Alzheimers showed....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-13107599041717447512015-09-09T12:05:31.328-04:002015-09-09T12:05:31.328-04:00I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it wa...I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it was easier for Mom and me to have her stay in her own condo even when she became wheelchair bound and needed 24/7 care. She went from living on her own to becoming dependent literally overnight due to a clot on her spine that paralyzed her legs. We already had condo units in the same building, so I was able to care for her during the day and sleep in my own bed at night with a baby monitor. I could run upstairs as easily as sleeping in her second bedroom, but it gave me a feeling of respite each night. It was tough on my husband who stayed in Powell River most of the time and I was down in the States in Bellingham, but we agreed it was what was important at that time in our lives. Being an only child with no children of my own I do worry about my later years. I won't have a much flexibility. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-87465717845550802952015-09-09T08:45:02.973-04:002015-09-09T08:45:02.973-04:00I read this book about a month ago on the recommen...I read this book about a month ago on the recommendation of a friend. I thought it was excellent and have been recommending it to everyone I know--including my own doctor--ever since. We've been dealing with my mother's health issues for the past several months; she's been in and out of nursing homes and is currently back home. The best choice for her and my 90-year-old father (still in relatively good health) is assisted living, but my father will have none of it. It's frustrating for my brother and me, but the book made me see things in a different light and made me realize that it's important to respect his and Mom's wishes, too. It's quality of life that is most important. The book also made me think about how I wanted to spend my old age and make sure I communicate those wishes to my family before it's too late. I only hope that there are more doctors like Dr. Gawande! I'm sorry to hear about your husband, Jennifer; I wish you both continued happiness and strength.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-50288956833783641012015-09-09T07:52:58.933-04:002015-09-09T07:52:58.933-04:00This is a book I should read but probably won'...This is a book I should read but probably won't. Thanks for the summary. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com