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Fri Apr 19 21:20:04 2002
F40 in Ottumwa, Iowa =USA=
Name: Machelle Scully
Review for Urgent Whispers: Care of the Dying - CoilBound Spiral edition
Prof/Studies: Activites Therapist in an RCF. BA in Psych, Human Services &
Sociology with a minor in Political Science
CareGiver
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I am an Activities Therapist at the Ottumwa Good Samaritan Health
and Rehabilitation Center. Although my work with the residents of
our care facility do not require me to give cares to the dying, I
do anyway. My job is to assure and maintain a decorum of quality
in my residents' lives. As far as I'm concerned, my residents
deserve quality of life until their final breath has been taken.
I do a lot of sensory stim, music therapy, touch therapy, etc when
I have a resident at the end of his/her life. I often "keep vigil"
until family members arrive. In most cases, the family asks that
I remain with them until the end, knowing I have been a source of
comfort for their loved one. I also do some grief and bereavement
counseling afterward.
More personal info:
I forgot to mention that I was very impressed with the subtle, yet
convincing method in which the author conveyed the dyings' rights.
I'm an ex Corrections Officer, who just so happens to uphold the
Constitution and it's Ammendments. Not for just a select group,
but for everyone, and these rights must be cherished and protected.
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Heard about UW via: Stumbled on it
My mother sent me the book to enable me to perform my care iving
more efficiently.
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-- Re: Whispers Format
Brilliantly presented
I chose "brilliantly presented" because I feel it was. I also feel
that it was poignantly written, with profoundidity. This book
brought, to me, an epiphany with it's phenomenological and
existentialist perspective.
-- Re: Exercises
Very helpful
The left side of the book provides a superb outlet for me to
self-reflect and ponder issues I've not brought into conscious
awareness before.
-- Re: Writing the Exercises:
Did most exercises on paper instead
I love to write in books! Most of my college notes were scribbled
in my text books. This one, however, I'm saving because I have
some people I'd like to share it with first. I've shown it to
the Administration at Good Samariitan. I also have a meeting with
Hospice of Wapello county, where I would like to introduce the book
to them. I've spoken with them about this book and they are eager
to check it out!
-- Re: Usefulness:
Incredibly valuable to me!
I've only lost a few family members, but I have lost many residents
to whom I became very close to. Every death is different and my
emotions vary. As far as my reality, this book was right on the
mark! Some of my residents did choose when to go, others needed
permission. One woman, in particular who taught me more about grace
than I ever could have imagined, wanted a hot bowl of chicken noodle
soup (which Dietary said, "No way!)and to hear her favorite hymn,
"I'll Fly Away." I brought her the soup and arranged for a quartet
to come to her room. I fed her the soup and afterward I sand the
hymn while the musicians played. I held her hand while I sang.
When we were finished, she left us peacefully departed. That was
so incredibly cool.
-- Re: Quality
Wonderful book all around
I liked the design, format and overall presentation. I also liked
having the press and web info included.
-- Re: Book Size
Very Handy Size
I like the size because my brief case is full enough and I definitely
want to carry this book with me everywhere.
-- Re: Price / Value
A real bargain for such a useful book!
I actually recieved the book as a gift, so I obviously didn't pay
for it. However, I wouldn't hesitate to pay for it. In fact,
I was surprised that it was so inexpensive.
-- Re: Read this Author before?
Would love to read other works by this author
I would like to read everything that this author has written.
Not just in the realm of social science, but his poetry as well.
I LOVE poetry.
-- Re: Writing Style
Incredibly Rich
It's so difficult to choose only one! My life has been enriched
ffrom reading this book and now, my residents' lives will be, too.
I found it to be very tenderly written and loved the pearls of wisdom
that concluded the right side pages. I love literature and I was
very pleased to read this book for it's literary value. I was
captivated by Sapienza's use of brilliant metaphors. Within the
realm of Thanatology, this book is a unique breath of fresh air.
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Tue Apr 16 12:54:22 2002
F60 in Phoenix, Arizona =USA=
Name: Maureen Bromert
Email: <mbromert@yahoo.com>
Review for Urgent Whispers: Care of the Dying - CoilBound Spiral edition
Prof/Studies: Medical biller
Planning ahead
More on Association:
My parents are in their 80s and I want to be prepared. I also have
a friend who has had a number of losses in her family in the last
few years and thought she might be interested.
More personal info:
I'm also caring for my disabled 28 year-old son right now. Actually,
some things in the book I can apply to this situation. -- You may
post this if you like.
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Heard about UW via: Note from a Friend
Jerral Sapienza's sister, Laurie, who is a close friend, told me
about it.
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-- Re: Whispers Format
Powerful words, those!
Very sensitive and answers all questions and concerns. I was
impressed by how much in depth it goes.
-- Re: Exercises
Useful for thinking
Very helpful for focusing one's thoughts in a very stressful time
and for reflection later on.
No, not yet. Will wait for when I'll need it.
-- Re: Usefulness:
Incredibly valuable to me!
Although I'm not in such a situation just now, I anticipate I will
be in the not-too-distant future with my parents who are now in
their 80s. I think the book will help me keep in touch with reality
in such a stressful time.
-- Re: Quality
Top Quality of Printing, Binding, Physical book
I got the spiral coil bound book which can be laid out flat for ease
in writing in the work pages. Print is easy to read and cover is
beautiful with a calming effect.
-- Re: Book Size
Very Handy Size
Very handy for carrying around. It's a book you'll want to keep
with you.
-- Re: Price / Value
A great value for the money
I feel the content of the book is acutally worth a lot more.
-- Re: Read this Author before?
Would love to read other works by this author
Jerral writes very beautifully and is very sensitive. There is also
a lot of substance in his writing.
-- Re: Writing Style
Very Touching
Beautifully and sensitively written, easy to read, with a lot
of substance.
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Sat Apr 13 15:57:52 2002
F35 in Safford, AZ =USA=
Name: Karen
Urgent Whispers: Care of the Dying - CoilBound Spiral edition
Prof/Studies: Social Worker
More on Association:
Social Worker - good for work
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Heard about UW via: Friend
Jerral's sister Laurie told me
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-- Re: Whispers Format
Brilliantly presented
Espeically enjoying the gatekeeper and breath budget.
-- Re: Exercises
Good way to trigger memories
-- Re: Writing the Exercises:
No way I'd write in any book.
Didn't want to ruin Laurie's book - would write in the book if
someone close to me was dying.
-- Re: Usefulness:
Incredibly valuable to me!
-- Re: Quality
Wonderful book all around
-- Re: Book Size
Very Handy Size
-- Re: Price / Value
A great value for the money
-- Re: Read this Author before?
Yes, I try to read everything he puts out
-- Re: Writing Style
Very Touching
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Thu Apr 11 16:27:15 2002
F45 in Safford, AZ
Urgent Whispers: Care of the Dying - CoilBound Spiral edition
Casual Reader
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Heard about UW via: Note from a Friend
-- Re: Whispers Format
Brilliantly presented
-- Re: Exercises
Got me thinking
-- Re: Writing the Exercises:
No way I'd write in any book.
It brought back tears in remembering things I thought I'd forgotten
years ago. A very useful guide to one of lifes hardest lessons.
-- Re: Quality
Beautiful book
-- Re: Book Size
Very Handy Size
-- Re: Price / Value
A real bargain for such a useful book!
This book is priceless,it's value far out weighs it's 14.95
pricetag. I really don't know what I would have had to pay for the
life lessonns i have learned!
-- Re: Read this Author before?
Yes, I try to read everything he puts out
-- Re: Writing Style
Very Touching
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