Courage for Caregivers

<P><B>Drawing on the writings and wisdom of Henri J. M. Nouwen's themes of caregiving Marjorie J. Thompson offers a vulnerable exploration of caregiving intertwined with both her own many years of intimate caregiving of family members and collected stories of caregivers in varied settings and stages of life.</B> While not shying away from the demanding physical emotional and spiritual challenges of caregiving <I>Courage for Caregivers</I> also celebrates the gifts of caregiving grounded in the belovedness both caregiver and care receiver share in God's eyes.</P><P>Practical leader guides and resources make <I>Courage for Caregivers</I> a tool that moves smoothly from individual encouragement to group and congregational ministry to develop support for the universal experience of caregiving.</P>