tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post1202133059032637210..comments2023-10-07T07:36:56.859-07:00Comments on My Head Is Full of Books: Friday Quotes: Being MortalAnne@HeadFullofBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-55152463228117504632015-10-04T21:29:22.733-07:002015-10-04T21:29:22.733-07:00Yes, the book is about what we are currently doing...Yes, the book is about what we are currently doing about elder care in our countries and issues related to mortality. Nonfiction.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-38719852312871110022015-10-04T17:07:08.877-07:002015-10-04T17:07:08.877-07:00What a shocker of an opening! It makes you wonder ...What a shocker of an opening! It makes you wonder what they're dying of - they've gotta be dying, right? xAmy @ A Novel Starthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154062221442662039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-35572475088467405882015-10-02T18:33:40.077-07:002015-10-02T18:33:40.077-07:00My father passes many years ago. I'm thankful ...My father passes many years ago. I'm thankful my mother is healthy and happy in her 80s. I see her slowing down and am thankful for every second we share together. I'd like to read this book.<br /><br />Here's my 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/10/02/love-the-snark-the-friday-56-80-brooklyn-bones/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389166069810454182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-40596970862270048412015-10-02T17:23:36.111-07:002015-10-02T17:23:36.111-07:00My dad has faced his aging by telling us he's ...My dad has faced his aging by telling us he's staying in his house until there's a crisis, and my mother is going along because she's too tired to fight him. Ridiculous! He can't do anything for himself and also refuses a home health worker, so my 74 year old mother is the primary caregiver to my 83 yr old dad. He's wearing her out, and then we'll be left to deal with him. I've given her books, set up appointments and nothing changes. Oh well...<br />Thanks for visiting, and for sharing this book. Maybe it's the one to make a difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582583925813368098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-17086219360146707392015-10-02T16:54:25.925-07:002015-10-02T16:54:25.925-07:00So sorry to hear about your dad. 69 is so young. I...So sorry to hear about your dad. 69 is so young. I am listening to this book, too. It is not riveting but yet it is very important info. Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-11138350733236968872015-10-02T16:53:02.385-07:002015-10-02T16:53:02.385-07:00Yes, I saw it on someone's list not long ago a...Yes, I saw it on someone's list not long ago and decided I'd best read it. Now I want my siblings to read it, too.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-23253418358002184802015-10-02T16:51:46.673-07:002015-10-02T16:51:46.673-07:00I've only read half the book I am really findi...I've only read half the book I am really finding myself rethinking issues related to my own mortality and hope I can have a frank discussion with my parents soon. My mother, a nurse, teaches a class at church called Mapping Your Exit. In it she teaches about getting your life and records in order, which means getting rid of junk, getting the Will in order, cleaning up finances, have medical directives in place. She worries she and Dad will be a burden. I worry about the quality of their lives as they near the end. I live over 250 miles away from them, so the majority of care will fall to my older sister who lives in town. So much to think about.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-30159546526553613232015-10-02T15:39:57.120-07:002015-10-02T15:39:57.120-07:00Hi Anne,
Like the rest of you, I have parents age...Hi Anne,<br /><br />Like the rest of you, I have parents aged parents, who are probably approaching 'end of life' - My own father is 89 and MIL and FIL, 85 and 90 respectively.<br /><br />So much emphasis is being place by the authorities on making us able to live much longer, but at what cost to the quality of that life and the affect and consequences which are going to be felt by those nearest and dearest relatives and carers.<br /><br />I truly believe that each individual has the right to decide their own mortality and control the 'exit' path they choose to take.<br /><br />Quality rather than quantity is definitely my take on things, so I think that Gawande and I might agree on quite a few things in this book!<br /><br />An interesting choice of book, thanks for sharing and have a good weekend :)<br /><br />Yvonne.<br /><br />Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-42690757617226871252015-10-02T15:34:46.836-07:002015-10-02T15:34:46.836-07:00That beginning is pretty powerful!!
Happy weekend!...That beginning is pretty powerful!!<br />Happy weekend!fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-26172078065275314742015-10-02T14:49:19.538-07:002015-10-02T14:49:19.538-07:00Great beginning sentence.
Thanks for sharing.
EN...Great beginning sentence.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />ENJOY your weekend.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br />Silver's Reviews<br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2015/10/book-beginnings-10215.html" rel="nofollow">My Book Beginnings</a><br />Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-68176681731665973402015-10-02T11:58:45.904-07:002015-10-02T11:58:45.904-07:00This sounds like a book everyone can benefit far. ...This sounds like a book everyone can benefit far. We all have relatives who are aging and it's important to stay informed. I hope your weekend goes well!Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-13950120165435012912015-10-02T11:03:03.521-07:002015-10-02T11:03:03.521-07:00This sounds like a fascinating and informative boo...This sounds like a fascinating and informative book. As my husband and I age, I worry about having a lack of control over our lives. I'm wondering if this book gives some answers.<br />Thank you for stopping by my blog today.<br />Sandy @ <a href="http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">TEXAS TWANG</a><br />Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-3596967623069216202015-10-02T10:51:57.619-07:002015-10-02T10:51:57.619-07:00Sounds like it does give you a lot to think about....Sounds like it does give you a lot to think about. I am spotlighting <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2015/10/friday-memes-sinners-steel-by-sarah.html" rel="nofollow">Sinner's Steel by Sarah Castille</a> this week. Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-75418559914215599732015-10-02T10:09:03.163-07:002015-10-02T10:09:03.163-07:00Where does the time go...our lives are so busy...a...Where does the time go...our lives are so busy...and one day we wake up to our parents' aging...and then our own...Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-65159984608990740942015-10-02T06:02:45.706-07:002015-10-02T06:02:45.706-07:00This sounds very interesting - I live with my pare...This sounds very interesting - I live with my parents who are both in their 70's now and so i am watching them age and sometimes I do get scared about their health issues and I'm trying to make sure my nieces and nephews understand that grandma and grandpa won't be with us forever and that they need to value the time they spend with them. Thanks for visiting my blog this morning!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610197634075184793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-52052143022246048582015-10-02T04:49:58.539-07:002015-10-02T04:49:58.539-07:00I listened to this one on audio. It was excellent-...I listened to this one on audio. It was excellent- and very thought provoking. My dad is in a nursing home - he has dementia and is relatively young - just 69 now. I want my mom to read it, even though it isn't a very happy book.Tina's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-24165532651009062422015-10-01T22:25:30.588-07:002015-10-01T22:25:30.588-07:00The beginning certainly catches the eye. Very int...The beginning certainly catches the eye. Very intriguing.Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-50006843394703129552015-10-01T22:01:06.656-07:002015-10-01T22:01:06.656-07:00This book presents what we all must face, sooner r...This book presents what we all must face, sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing....and for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com