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  • Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore

  • An Inspiring Story of Hope for Caregivers
  • By: Barb Owen
  • Narrated by: Barb Owen
  • Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore

By: Barb Owen
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What would happen if The Unthinkable blindsided you, requiring everything be put on hold to become a full-time caregiver for a loved one? At the very least, it would reshape your life. Without a survival guide, it could even destroy it. Barb Owen delivers precisely that survival guide in Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore: An Inspiring Story of Hope for Caregivers.

She weaves a story, based on her life-changing experience as primary caregiver for her elderly parents. Following each chapter a bit of wisdom gained from Barb's experience is summarized as a Reflection. The third part of Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore addresses the critical need for self-care for the new and seasoned caregiver alike. Specific suggestions abound for "me time" - how to find it, what to do with it, and how very important it is for sustaining oneself throughout the often arduous caregiving-marathon.

This truly inspiring book is one part parable, one part autobiography and all survival guide, illuminating a path for the more than 65 million caregiving Americans.

"Everything hinges on your ability to care for both yourself and your loved one," says Owen. "This maxim is of great consequence - heed it, and you will endure. Dismiss it, and you will have trouble surviving. Take care of yourself, your loved one and keep the faith, because you're not alone."

©2011 Barb Owen (P)2011 T&T1 Inc.
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Wonderful book

As someone who has been a caregiver in the past and almost certainly will do so again I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It rings with truth, compassion and hope.

You will laugh and cry.

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Amazing and uplifting journey

This book gave me peace in my caregiver journey. Love love love it!! Really helped in resolving my self induced guilt in not being good enough.

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Thank you

so extremely helpful during the rough time I'm having with my mom right now. Thank you so very much.

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