What books would you recommend to read?
10-19-2011, 10:51 AM
#82
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I have been reading a series by Janet Oke, it is faith based so no cussing and sex scenes. So far they are all set in the old west. I am quite enjoying them. Also, a local author wrote a book called, "When life gives you alzheimers, make aprons". I just finally bought the book so only a few chapters in, but it is a really good book. She talks about the trying times of taking care of her mother and father. It is very down to earth, she talks about the good and the bad times/thoughts. Just a suggestion. So very sorry to hear what you are going through. God Bless!
10-19-2011, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Becca Bear
I spend a lot of time taking care of my elderly mom and this includes being up all night some times. She struggles with dementia and has sleeping problems. I always have a book to read when I have down time while I'm with her. I'm curious about what good books you have read, that you would recommend to some one else to read and why? Thanks to all for your replies!
Now for some of my fave authors... I love horror and paranormal romance so most of mine of in these genres...
Laurell K Hamilton- Anita Blake Vampire hunter novels and Merry Gentry Novels
Gena Showalter- Alien Huntress and Lords of the Underworld, Lord of the vampires
Sherrilyn Kenyon- Darkhunter Series, League Series and Teen Series Chronicles of Nick
Keri Arthur- Riley Jenson novels
Deborah Cooke- DragonFire Novels
Charlaine Harris- Sookie Stackhouse series, and Harper Connely Series
Kim Harrison- Rachael Morgan Series
Tess Gerritsen- Rizzoli and Isles Series
James Patterson- Womens murder mystery club
Jennifer Chiaverini- Elm Creek Quilt Novels
Patricia Cornwell- Kay Scarpetta Books
Stephen King- The Gunslinger series is my fave along with the Stand and Dreamcatchers
Dean Koontz- Anything lol
John Saul
I am sure I will think of more... lol... will be praying for you and your family.
10-19-2011, 11:56 AM
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You will love the Baxter family in the Karen Kingsbury series. You can't put it down, and it is rated G so you don't have to worry about sex and profanity--just a good old-fashioned plot. One book deals with dementia patients in the plot.
10-19-2011, 11:59 AM
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Sorry to hear about your Mom. Glad that most days are good. I was the primary caretaker for my Mom until she passed. She had dementia, but she always knew who I was and I never had to worry about her roaming.
I don't think it's been mentioned, but one of the best books I read in the last couple of years was "The Shack" by William Young. I also enjoyed the "Cat Who" Mysteries by Lillian Jackson Braun.
I don't think it's been mentioned, but one of the best books I read in the last couple of years was "The Shack" by William Young. I also enjoyed the "Cat Who" Mysteries by Lillian Jackson Braun.
10-19-2011, 01:29 PM
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Primarily non-fiction. Love historical/fiction, however especially about
era of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, etc. Presently reading books by John
Kenneth Galbraith (The Affluent Society, The Great Crash 1929) .
2 books I recommend are: America's Women (Collins) and Seizing Destiny
(Richard Kluger).
era of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, etc. Presently reading books by John
Kenneth Galbraith (The Affluent Society, The Great Crash 1929) .
2 books I recommend are: America's Women (Collins) and Seizing Destiny
(Richard Kluger).
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